Trump Appoints Indian-Origin Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor

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Washington, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump has named Indian-American entrepreneur and technology leader Sriram Krishnan as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).

In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across Government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Sriram started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure.”

An Accomplished Tech Visionary

Born in Chennai, India, Sriram Krishnan is a prominent Internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. His illustrious career includes leadership roles at Microsoft, X (formerly Twitter), Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap. Notably, he worked alongside tech magnate Elon Musk during the transformative phase of X, contributing to the platform’s restructuring after Musk’s acquisition.

Krishnan also co-hosts The Aarthi and Sriram Show podcast with his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, where they delve into technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Following his appointment, Krishnan expressed his gratitude on X, stating, “I’m honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI, working closely with @DavidSacks.”

Key Responsibilities in AI Leadership

As Senior Policy Advisor, Krishnan will play a pivotal role in shaping America’s AI strategy, aligning technological advancements with national priorities. He will work with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and collaborate across federal agencies to establish policies that foster innovation while ensuring ethical and secure AI deployment.

Support from the Indian-American Community

The announcement has been met with enthusiasm, particularly from Indian-American leaders. Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director of Indiaspora, praised the appointment, saying, “We heartily congratulate Sriram Krishnan and are delighted that he has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump. His blend of expertise in public policy, international affairs, and technology will serve the nation well in this vital role.”

Joshipura added, “As Indiaspora continues our work on AI in the United States and abroad, we look forward to engaging closely with Sriram.”

America’s AI Ambitions

Trump’s selection of Krishnan underscores the administration’s focus on maintaining U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, a critical area in the global tech race. With AI increasingly influencing sectors from healthcare to defense, Krishnan’s expertise is expected to guide policies that strengthen the country’s leadership in this transformative field.

This appointment also highlights the growing contributions of Indian-Americans to the U.S. technology and policy landscape, reflecting the community’s influence in shaping America’s digital future.