Sriram Krishnan Resigns as White House AI Advisor Amidst AI Policy Developments
Sriram Krishnan, a former tech executive and venture capitalist, is set to leave his position as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence at the White House by the end of June. Krishnan, who has previously held leadership roles at major tech companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap, joined the Trump administration as part of a group of tech industry figures. During his tenure, he contributed to the administration's AI Action Plan, which emphasized data center construction over regulation and safety. President Trump has signed several executive orders related to AI, including measures to challenge state-level AI regulations and proposals for government equity stakes in major AI companies. Krishnan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve under President Trump, crediting his leadership for the U.S.'s position in the AI race.