Donald Trump’s AI Team Is Losing One of Its Most Influential Figures

Sriram Krishnan, a tech executive and former product leader at companies like Microsoft and Facebook, will step down from his role as Donald Trump’s senior White House policy adviser for artificial intelligence at the end of June. In a June 6 post on X, Krishnan described his departure as a privilege, thanking Trump for the opportunity to serve and highlighting his leadership in positioning the U.S. as a leader in AI. Krishnan outlined major achievements during his tenure, including architecting and publishing the *American AI Action Plan* and contributing to the *National AI Policy Framework* executive order. He also emphasized AI acceleration partnerships aimed at strengthening the *American AI stack* globally and advocating for U.S. AI dominance with allies. The announcement noted Krishnan’s close collaboration with David Sack, Trump’s former AI and crypto special adviser, calling Sack’s advocacy ‘crucial’ to U.S. AI progress. Krishnan’s departure marks a significant loss for Trump’s AI team, as he was one of the most influential tech figures in the administration. Trump appointed Krishnan to the role in December 2024, shortly before the start of his second term. Before joining the White House, Krishnan held leadership positions at major tech firms, including Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap. Krishnan’s exit follows a period of heightened focus on AI policy under Trump, with efforts to counter global competitors and secure U.S. leadership in the rapidly evolving field.