Trump Appoints Tech Veteran Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy…

Sarah J · 2024-12-23T15:26:19.000Z

Incoming President Donald Trump has named Sriram Krishnan as the senior policy advisor for AI at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan, a former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), brings a wealth of experience from his roles at major tech companies including Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap. In his new position, Krishnan will shape and coordinate AI policy across the government, working alongside the president's council of advisors on science and technology. He will collaborate closely with David Sacks, the recently appointed crypto and AI 'czar' in the Trump administration. Krishnan's appointment comes with a strong focus on maintaining American leadership in AI. His background as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and podcaster, coupled with his close relationship with Elon Musk, positions him uniquely for this role. Krishnan previously worked with Musk on rebuilding Twitter (now X) after its acquisition in 2022. In a recent opinion piece, Krishnan advocated for innovative approaches to address current AI trends, emphasizing the need for technological solutions rather than legal actions to keep the internet open. This perspective aligns with his new role in shaping AI policy at the national level. The appointment of Krishnan is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to bolster its tech team, which includes other key figures such as Michael Kratsios as the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/22/sriram-krishnan-named-trumps-senior-policy-advisor-for-ai/

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