Sriram Krishnan, a former tech executive and venture capitalist, will leave his role as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House at the end of June. His exit comes after he helped shape the Trump administration’s AI policy agenda, including its AI Action Plan, which focused on U.S. leadership, infrastructure, and fewer limits on private-sector AI development.
Krishnan announced his departure in a post on X, saying it had been a privilege to serve the American people. He said it had been an honor to serve under President Donald Trump and credited Trump’s leadership for the U.S. position in the AI race.
Krishnan’s Role In AI Policy
Krishnan was one of several technology industry figures who joined the second Trump administration. He previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap, and later worked as a partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
The firm’s founders supported Trump during the 2024 election. Krishnan then became one of the administration’s most visible AI policy officials, working on federal policy as the government pushed for faster AI infrastructure development.
In his post, Krishnan listed the administration’s AI Action Plan among his main public accomplishments. The plan gave priority to data center construction and private-sector growth over stricter regulation and safety requirements.
Trump Administration’s AI Agenda
Since the plan was introduced, Trump has signed several executive orders related to AI. One sought to challenge state-level AI regulations, while another focused on federal oversight of advanced AI models after it was delayed and narrowed following industry pushback.
According to Reuters, Trump has also discussed the idea of the U.S. government taking equity stakes in major AI companies. The proposal would let the American public benefit financially from AI companies’ growth, Trump told reporters.
Krishnan also highlighted his work with David Sacks, the investor and podcaster who previously served as AI and crypto czar. Sacks stepped down from that role earlier this year and later became co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Next Role Outside Government
Krishnan said he will next focus on “building institutions” that address major issues facing America and its allies. He named energy, data centers, and access to AI benefits as areas that still need work.
The Washington Post reported that Krishnan plans to start an outside institution that would still allow him to influence Trump’s AI policy. TechCrunch reported that he is leaving the administration at the end of June.
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