Anthropic, OpenAI Recruit Weapons Safety Experts

Anthropic and OpenAI are hiring specialists on Mar. 17, 2026 to prevent their chatbots from aiding chemical, radiological, biological, or explosive weapons construction, according to LinkedIn listings and media reports. Anthropic seeks at least five years' experience in chemical weapons and explosives defense for Claude, while OpenAI advertised a similar biosafety-focused role with pay up to $455,000; the hires intensify debate over controlled access to hazardous knowledge.