Sriram Krishnan, a former tech executive and venture capitalist, is leaving his position as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence at the White House at the end of June. In a post on X, Krishnan expressed gratitude for his time in the role, stating, 'It is hard to express how big a privilege it has been to serve the American people.' He emphasized his appreciation for President Donald Trump's leadership in advancing the U.S. position in the AI race. Krishnan, who previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap, was one of several tech industry figures to join the second Trump administration.
He also highlighted his role in shaping the administration’s AI Action Plan, which prioritized data center development over regulation and safety. The plan led to several executive orders on AI, including efforts to challenge state-level regulations and proposals for government equity stakes in major AI companies. Krishnan noted his close collaboration with David Sacks, who recently left his role as AI and crypto czar.
He also mentioned plans to 'build institutions' that address challenges in energy, data centers, and AI accessibility. Source: techcrunch*
