Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Sriram Krishnan, a former tech executive, VC, and senior White House AI policy adviser, says he will leave the Trump administration at the end of June. He cited work on the administration’s AI Action Plan, which emphasized data center expansion and a lighter regulatory approach, and plans to launch an outside institution focused on major challenges facing the US and allies.

Krishnan’s exit highlights the Trump administration’s reliance on Silicon Valley figures to shape national AI strategy. His planned outside role suggests industry influence on AI policy may continue beyond formal government appointments, especially around infrastructure, regulation, and US competitiveness.

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.