WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sriram Krishnan, White House senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence, will depart from his position in the Trump administration at the end of June 2026. Krishnan intends to establish an external institution to continue shaping the administration's artificial intelligence policies.
Krishnan previously worked as a technology executive and venture capitalist. He managed product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap. Before his government role, Krishnan was a partner at Andreessen Horowitz. The founders of Andreessen Horowitz supported Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election. Trump endorsed a proposal for the federal government to acquire equity positions in major artificial intelligence firms.
The Trump administration released an artificial intelligence action plan that prioritized data center construction over regulatory oversight and safety measures. Trump signed multiple executive orders concerning artificial intelligence. One executive order aims to contest state-level artificial intelligence regulations. Another of Trump's executive orders on artificial intelligence oversight experienced delays and scope reductions after objections from technology industry representatives.
Krishnan worked closely with David Sacks for approximately 18 months. Sacks previously served as the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar before resigning earlier in 2026. Sacks later assumed the role of co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Krishnan noted Sacks' continuing advocacy for America winning on AI has been and continues to be crucial.
Krishnan said, "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." He added, "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."
No independent assessment of Sriram Krishnan’s claims was available.