TechCrunch Daily Crunch Silicon Valley tech execs are joining the US Army Reserve
Jun 14, 2025
Silicon Valley tech executives are enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity skills. Amazon is making waves in the nuclear energy sector, aiming for sustainable solutions. Meanwhile, NVIDIA discusses the implications of U.S. chip export regulations on its competition with China. The partnership between tech companies and Constellation Energy showcases exciting advancements in nuclear projects, alongside significant investments in AI from Scale AI, backed by Meta.
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Tech CTOs Join Army Reserve
- Silicon Valley CTOs from major companies are joining the U.S. Army Reserve in part-time roles.
- They will contribute periodically on data and cybersecurity projects to support national defense efforts.
Amazon's Nuclear Energy Deal
- Amazon is powering AWS with 1.92 gigawatts of nuclear energy from Pennsylvania's Susquehanna plant.
- This deal extends through 2042 and follows similar moves by Microsoft and Meta toward nuclear energy sourcing.
Meta's Big Scale AI Investment
- Meta invested about $14.3 billion to acquire 49% of Scale AI, valuing it at $29 billion.
- Scale AI specializes in data labeling essential for training generative AI large language models.