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Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Krishnan, who recently resigned from his position as general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), brings technical expertise and industry experience to the role. His career began at Microsoft, where he was a founding member of the Windows Azure team, laying the groundwork for his early involvement in cloud computing infrastructure that now underpins many AI applications.
The appointment places Krishnan in close collaboration with David Sacks, who was recently named as the administration’s crypto and AI czar. This pairing suggests a coordinated approach to technology policy, combining Sacks’ broader oversight with Krishnan’s deep technical background. Together, they will work to frame and coordinate AI policy across government agencies, including direct involvement with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
In announcing the appointment, Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining American technological leadership. The selection of Krishnan, known for his close ties to tech industry leaders including Elon Musk, who co-leads Trump’s department of government efficiency, indicates a strategy of bringing Silicon Valley expertise into government policy-making.
Krishnan expressed his enthusiasm about the role on Twitter, stating that he is honored to serve the country and ensure continued American leadership in AI, working closely with David Sacks.
Source: cryptotale.org
