Tech Titans Join Army Reserve, Bridging Commercial and Military Innovation

Top executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir have officially joined the US Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels, joining Detachment 201, a program focused on advancing the military’s digital capabilities. This initiative brings together private-sector expertise with the US Army to bridge the gap between commercial technology and military needs. The four tech leaders – Andrew Bosworth (Meta CTO), Kevin Weil (OpenAI CPO), Shyam Sankar (Palantir CTO), and Bob McGrew (former OpenAI CRO) – will play a key role in providing guidance on AI-powered systems, drones, and battlefield robotics through part-time service while maintaining their civilian careers.