Tech executive Sriram Krishnan is leaving the White House, but his influence on AI policy may not end with his departure. According to TechCrunch, the former senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence is stepping down at the end of June, ending his 18-month tenure in Trump's administration.
"It is hard to express how big a privilege it has been to serve the American people," Krishnan posted on X. The executive, who previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap, and was a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, was one of Silicon Valley's most visible figures in the second Trump administration.
Krishnan is not leaving government work entirely. According to The Washington Post, the tech executive is planning to launch an outside institution that will allow him to continue shaping Trump's AI policy from outside the White House.
During his White House tenure, Krishnan helped drive the administration's AI Action Plan, which prioritized data center construction over regulation—a move favored by Silicon Valley but criticized by safety advocates. He worked alongside David Sacks, the investor-podcaster who stepped down as AI and crypto czar earlier this year.
"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. His remarks suggest he plans to remain active in these policy areas.
Krishnan's departure indicates shifts underway in Trump's AI strategy. The move allows him to operate outside formal government constraints while maintaining direct influence over policy direction.
