Sriram Krishnan Is Leaving His Role as White House AI Advisor

Former technology executive and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan announced that he will leave his position in the Trump administration at the end of June, ending his tenure as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence.

In a post shared on X, Krishnan described his time in government as a significant honour and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.

“It is difficult to put into words what a privilege it has been to serve the American people,” Krishnan wrote. “Most importantly, it has been an honour to work under President Donald Trump. Without his leadership, the United States would not be leading the global AI race.”

Krishnan joined a growing list of technology industry leaders who accepted positions within the second Trump administration. Before entering government, he held leadership roles across major technology companies, including Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap. Most recently, he served as a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms, whose founders publicly supported Trump during the 2024 presidential election.

Reflecting on his work in the administration, Krishnan pointed to several accomplishments, including contributions to the White House AI Action Plan. The initiative emphasised accelerating data centre development and expanding AI infrastructure while reducing regulatory barriers and limiting government oversight requirements.

Since the plan’s introduction, the administration has issued multiple executive orders related to artificial intelligence. These include measures aimed at challenging state-level AI regulations and proposals for federal oversight that were later revised in response to feedback from industry leaders.

The administration has also shown support for proposals that would allow the government to acquire equity stakes in major AI companies.

Krishnan said that one of his closest collaborators over the past year and a half was investor and entrepreneur David Sacks, who previously served as the administration’s AI and cryptocurrency czar before becoming co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

According to Krishnan, Sacks’ continued advocacy for maintaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence remains highly important.

Looking ahead, Krishnan said he plans to focus on building institutions designed to address major challenges facing the United States and its allies. According to The Washington Post, he is expected to launch an independent organisation that could continue to play a role in shaping AI policy discussions.

Krishnan said issues involving energy infrastructure, data centre expansion, and ensuring that Americans benefit from advances in artificial intelligence will remain key priorities in the years ahead.