US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as the senior White House policy advisor on artificial intelligence (AI).
“Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,” Trump said while unveiling a series of key appointments related to artificial intelligence.
“Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology,” Trump said. He also highlighted Krishnan’s career achievements, mentioning his role as a founding member of Microsoft’s Windows Azure team.
Who is Sriram Krishnan?
- Krishnan, a tech industry veteran with a distinguished career at leading firms such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will collaborate closely with David O. Sacks, who has been named the White House AI & Crypto Czar.
- Krishnan shares a close relationship with billionaire Elon Musk, having collaborated with him to revamp X after Musk acquired the company in 2022.
- Krishnan was appointed a general partner at
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in February 2021.
- In 2023, he was chosen to lead the firm’s London office, its first location outside the United States. He departed the firm in late November.
- Earlier, Krishnan has championed a more innovative, technology-focused approach to addressing conflicts between major internet platforms and AI-driven models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Expressing gratitude for the appointment, Krishnan said, “I’m honored to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI, working closely with David Sacks.”
The Indian American community has welcomed Krishnan’s appointment. Sanjeev Joshipura, executive director of Indiaspora, extended congratulations, stating, “We are delighted that Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.”
Joshipura praised Krishnan’s contributions to AI, adding, “For several years, Sriram has been an insightful thinker and influential commentator in the artificial intelligence realm. His expertise in blending public policy, international affairs, investing, and technology will serve the nation well in this critical role.”
Indiaspora also expressed its intent to work with Krishnan on advancing AI thought leadership in the United States and abroad.
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