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Silicon Valley tech execs are joining the US Army Reserve | TechCrunch

Jun 13, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Chief technology officers from major tech companies, including Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI, are joining the U.S. Army Reserve in part-time roles. This initiative follows a call from the U.S. Defense Department in October for top Silicon Valley talent to fill high-ranking positions in the Reserve, allowing them to be engaged for short-term projects focused on data and cybersecurity.

The initial group participating in this program includes Andrew Bosworth, CTO of Meta, and Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir, as well as OpenAI executives Kevin Weil, chief product officer, and Bob McGrew, chief research officer. This collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of these tech leaders to enhance the military's capabilities in critical technological areas.

Key takeaways:

  • Chief technology officers from companies like Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI are taking part-time roles in the U.S. Army Reserve.
  • The U.S. Defense Department called on Silicon Valley talent for high-ranking positions in the Army Reserve for short-term projects in data and cybersecurity.
  • The initial cohort includes CTOs Andrew Bosworth of Meta and Shyam Sankar of Palantir.
  • OpenAI executives Kevin Weil and Bob McGrew are also part of this program.
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