Sriram Krishnan Leaves White House AI Role Amidst Tech Industry Shifts

Former tech executive and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan has announced he will be leaving his role as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence (AI) at the White House by the end of June. In a post on X, Krishnan expressed gratitude for his service, highlighting his work under President Donald Trump and the key public accomplishments during his tenure.

According to Krishnan, one of his primary focuses has been leading product teams at major tech companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap. Most recently, he was a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a firm that supported Trump's 2024 election campaign.

In his post, Krishnan highlighted several key public accomplishments, including the administration’s AI Action Plan. This plan prioritized data center construction over regulation and safety, which has since led to several executive orders by Trump, including one challenging state-level AI regulations and another focused on oversight that faced industry pushback.

“First and foremost, it has been an honor to serve under President [Donald Trump]. Without his leadership, we would not be leading in the AI race,” Krishnan said. “It is hard to express how big a privilege it has been to serve the American people and how grateful I am to have had this opportunity.”

He also noted that he worked closely with David Sacks, who stepped down as AI and crypto czar earlier this year and became co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. “Whether it is energy, data centers or a clear path for Americans to experience the benefits of AI, there are many tough issues we all need to navigate together,” Krishnan said.

According to The Washington Post, Krishnan plans to start an outside institution that will still give him a role in influencing Trump’s AI policy. “It has been a privilege and honor to serve the American people under President [Donald Trump],” he concluded.