Sriram Krishnan, the Indian-American technology executive who serves as the White House’s senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence, is set to leave his post at the end of June 2026 after an 18-month stint in the Trump administration.Krishnani is a former Silicon Valley venture capitalist and product leader at companies including Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo. It is set for early 2025 as part of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a national AI strategy. He played a central role in designing the Department’s AI policy framework, including efforts to streamline federal certification of AI systems and develop a unified national approach to regulation.His appointment attracted political attention from the beginning. He has received backlash from parts of the MAGA movement over his background as an Indian-born tech executive and concerns about immigration and the influence of Silicon Valley in government decision-making. Despite this, he has received strong support from prominent technology leaders, including Elon Musk, who supported his inclusion in the administration’s AI policy team.
During his time in office, Krishnan worked closely with senior White House officials to advance the administration’s AI agenda. He has been involved in crafting policy initiatives aimed at improving U.S. AI competitiveness, including regulatory reforms and proposals to reduce fragmented state-level AI laws. He has also contributed to broader strategic discussions focusing on national security, innovation, and global competition in AI development.Officials have credited him with helping shape what has become a more centralized federal approach to AI governance. His work has included participating in international engagements and policy discussions designed to strengthen the United States’ position in the global AI race, especially against China.Krishnan’s departure comes as the US government continues to expand its engagement in AI policy, including cybersecurity testing frameworks for advanced AI systems and increased coordination with private technology companies.In public statements, Krishnan described his time in the White House as “the privilege of a lifetime” and said he plans to continue working on key AI-related challenges outside of government.He was born in Chennai, India, in 1984 and later moved to the United States, where he built his career in the technology industry before becoming a venture capitalist at Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investment firms.
