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.
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
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.
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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.
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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