Sriram Krishnan leaves his position as White House AI advisor

Former technology executive and VC Sriram Krishnan will leave the Trump administration at the end of June.

“It is difficult to express how deeply privileged I have been to serve the American people and how grateful I am to have the opportunity to do so,” Krishnan said. Share on X. “First and foremost, it has been an honor to serve under President Donald Trump. Without his leadership, we would not have led the AI ​​race.”

Krishnan, who was holding the position Senior political advisor On artificial intelligence in the White House, he was one of a number of figures in the technology industry to do so Playing roles in the second Trump administration. Krishnan has led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap, and was most recently a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, the company whose founders founded They threw their support behind Trump During the 2024 elections.

In his post, Krishnan highlighted some “key public accomplishments,” starting with tDepartment’s AI action planwhich prioritized data center construction over regulation and safety. Since then, Trump has signed several executive orders related to artificial intelligence, including one regarding artificial intelligence It seeks to challenge state-level AI regulations Another focused on the censorship that occurred It was delayed and narrowed after the decline of the industry.

Trump has also supported the idea The government could take an equity stake in major AI companies.

Krishnan noted that the person he has “worked (most) closely with over the past 18 months” is David Sachs, the investor and podcaster who He stepped down as AI and cryptocurrency czar Earlier this year he became co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

“Sachs’ continued advocacy of America’s victory in artificial intelligence was and continues to be crucial,” Krishnan said.

After that, Krishnan said he would “build institutions” that address the major challenges facing “America and its allies.” According to the Washington Posthe plans to create an outside foundation that will still give him a role in influencing Trump’s AI policy.

“Whether it’s energy, data centers, or a clear path for Americans to experience the benefits of AI, there are many difficult issues that we all need to grapple with together,” Krishnan said.