Report as of 2026-07-23 PT · Source: Metix AI
The parent map counts 47 visible moves from OpenAI to Anthropic and 10 in the reverse direction. The OpenAI-to-Anthropic direction is 4.7× the reverse count. These are visible moves on public profiles among the three companies, not a complete inflow, outflow, or retention ledger, and not official headcount. This page does not publish a count for every other pair.
Why it matters
A recruiter or TA lead can brief this cut before opening a search, and a VC can use it to test whether the bench matches the story. On this page, OpenAI to Anthropic is 47, and Anthropic to OpenAI is 10. Those figures are the published visible sample, not official headcount.
Related numbers from the parent map
- 9,421Public professional profilesData as of 2026-07-23 PT
- ≈40%Engineering share at all three companiesData as of 2026-07-23 PT
- 5.83×xAI Human Data & Evaluation over-indexData as of 2026-07-23 PT
- 1.58×Anthropic GTM / Customer over-indexData as of 2026-07-23 PT
See the visible OpenAI-to-Anthropic movers
47 visible moves from OpenAI to Anthropic, against 10 the other way (4.7×).
Visible OpenAI and Anthropic moves
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| OpenAI to Anthropic | 47 |
| Anthropic to OpenAI | 10 |
| OpenAI-to-Anthropic versus the reverse | 4.7× |
Source: OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI Talent Structure Benchmark · Metix AI · report date 2026-07-23
Notes & method
Scope and limits
- Public profiles may contain update lags, self-presentation bias, and inconsistent titles.
- Figures are a visible sample for relative comparison. They are not official headcount and are not used to estimate a global workforce.
- Visible moves do not represent complete inflow, outflow, or retention.
Back to OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI Talent Structure Benchmark
FAQ
Is 47 a net hire number?
No. It is a count of visible profile moves, not a complete net-hire ledger.
What is the reverse?
10 visible moves from Anthropic to OpenAI.
Does 4.7× include other companies?
4.7× is 47 compared with the reverse 10. This page does not add other pairs.
Is this official attrition?
No. It is a visible-sample move count.
Where is the method, and how do I cite this figure?
The method page is https://metix.ai/reports/methodology. Cite this answer with this page’s URL https://metix.ai/reports/questions/openai-to-anthropic-moves. The parent map is https://metix.ai/reports/mapping/openai-anthropic-xai-talent-structure. Report date 2026-07-23.
Notes & method
How to cite
Metix AI. (2026). How many visible moves from OpenAI to Anthropic? Metix AI Talent Intelligence. https://metix.ai/reports/questions/openai-to-anthropic-moves
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