Sriram Krishnan Departs as White House AI Advisor, Plans New Initiatives
Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

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Sriram Krishnan, the White House AI advisor, announced his departure at the end of June, expressing gratitude for serving under President Trump. He plans to establish an institution to address significant challenges related to AI and other sectors.
- 01Sriram Krishnan served as a senior policy advisor on AI in the Trump administration and is leaving at the end of June.
- 02He emphasized the administration's AI Action Plan, which focused on data center construction over regulation.
- 03Krishnan worked closely with David Sacks, co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
- 04He plans to create an institution that will influence AI policy and tackle challenges for the U.S. and its allies.
- 05Krishnan highlighted the importance of navigating issues related to energy, data centers, and AI benefits for Americans.
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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 at the end of June. In a post on X, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve under President Donald Trump, noting the privilege it has been to contribute to the nation's leadership in AI. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the administration's AI Action Plan, which emphasized data center construction over regulatory measures. Krishnan also highlighted several executive orders signed by Trump concerning AI, including efforts to challenge state-level regulations. He worked closely with David Sacks, who previously held a similar role and is now co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Following his departure, Krishnan plans to establish an outside institution aimed at addressing significant challenges in AI and other sectors, ensuring continued influence over AI policy. He stressed the necessity of navigating complex issues related to energy and data centers to maximize the benefits of AI for Americans and their allies.
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