<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>Meta Platforms, Inc. META CTO Andrew &#34;Boz&#34; Bosworth has opened up about why he joined the Army Reserve as part of a new tech-focused unit alongside top executives from OpenAI and Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR — and how his decision was received internally at Meta.What Happened: Earlier this month, the U.S. Army launched Detachment 201, a new initiative bringing Silicon Valley tech leaders into military service.Alongside Bosworth, the cohort includes Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil, and former OpenAI research head Bob McGrew.In an interview with Blake Dodge, which was published on Monday, Bosworth said service had always interested him, but the timing and commitment never aligned — until now. “I don't think I waited 10 minutes; I was like, ‘Yes, I would love to, it'd be the great honor of my life to do this,'” he told the journalist.When answering, what was the internal response at Facebook-parent, he noted that it was &#34;very, very positive.&#34;Bosworth also said that his new role as a U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel will remain strictly independent of his responsibilities at Meta, especially as the tech giant deepens its own defense-related partnerships.“For example, in the Army, I won't be allowed to advise on anything AR-related. But there are a huge amount of other things I absolutely can contribute to,” he said during the interview.Bosworth believes his contribution will be less about combat and more about solving logistical and technological challenges.The Army is &#34;eager to get assistance,&#34; he said, adding, &#34;They're also doing great — and able to figure out what to do with that help when it comes. I've been super impressed with them.&#34;Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox.Why It’s Important: Last month, Meta announced a partnership with defense tech startup Anduril Industries to develop augmented reality (AR) devices for the U.S. Army.The newly introduced EagleEye system uses AI to enhance soldiers’ sensory capabilities, enabling features like drone detection and target identification. It integrates Anduril’s autonomous software with Meta’s AI models.The two companies have submitted a joint bid for an Army contract worth up to $100 million, part of a broader $22 billion initiative to modernize military wearables. If approved, it would be Meta's most significant partnership with the Pentagon to date.Price Action: Meta shares climbed 2.37% during Monday's regular session and gained an additional 0.91% in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings show a steady upward trend for META across short, medium and long-term periods. Additional performance insights are available here.Photo Courtesy: cvm on Shutterstock.comCheck out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link.<ul> <li>Pebble Founder Echoes Mark Zuckerberg’s Concerns, Slams Apple For Making It ‘Nearly Impossible’ To Build Smartwatches That Work With iPhone</li> </ul>Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</div></div></div>

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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has joined the Army Reserve as part of a new tech-focused unit with executives from OpenAI and Palantir. He expressed that the internal response at Meta was very positive. Bosworth's role will be independent of his responsibilities at Meta, focusing on logistical and technological challenges rather than combat. This comes as Meta partners with Anduril Industries to develop AR devices for the U.S. Army, aiming for a significant contract worth up to $100 million. Meta shares rose 2.37% during the session and 0.91% in after-hours trading.

- Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth joined the U.S. Army Reserve as part of a new tech-focused unit, alongside executives from OpenAI and Palantir.  
- The internal response at Meta was very positive, and Bosworth emphasized that his military role will remain independent of his responsibilities at the company.  
- Meta's recent partnership with Anduril Industries aims to develop augmented reality devices for the Army, potentially worth up to $100 million, marking a significant collaboration with the Pentagon.  

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