Sriram Krishnan to step down as White House AI adviser, says he'll tackle America's AI challenges next

Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American technology executive and former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, will step down from his role as Senior Policy Adviser for Artificial Intelligence at the White House at the end of this month. In a post on X (June 6), Krishnan called his service in the administration 'the privilege of a lifetime,' highlighting his work under President Donald Trump, including architecting the American AI Action Plan and shaping national AI policy frameworks. Krishnan’s contributions included advancing AI acceleration partnerships and representing the U.S. at international summits to bolster the American AI ecosystem. He emphasized his front-row view of AI’s critical challenges, particularly in energy, data centers, and ensuring equitable access to AI benefits for Americans. Appointed in December 2024 by Trump, Krishnan collaborated with White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks to coordinate federal AI policy and maintain U.S. leadership in the field. His tenure followed a career at major tech firms like Microsoft, Facebook, and X, as well as co-hosting a popular AI-focused podcast. After leaving government, Krishnan plans to focus on building institutions to address AI’s challenges for America and its allies. He expressed gratitude to administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, and reaffirmed his commitment to contributing to the country’s technological future.