Trump AI Policy Architect Sriram Krishnan To Exit White House Advisory Post

Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan , a key architect of former US President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence strategy , is set to step down as Senior Policy Adviser on Artificial Intelligence at the White House at the end of June 2026.

Krishnan confirmed his departure in a post on Twitter , saying he would take a short break after leaving office before continuing work on major challenges in AI development and governance . He added that his future focus would involve building institutions to support AI advancement in the United States and allied countries.

During his tenure, Krishnan played a central role in shaping the American AI Action Plan , which aimed to reduce regulatory barriers for artificial intelligence development and accelerate the expansion of data centres and computing infrastructure . He was also involved in drafting a federal executive order that sought to limit states’ authority to regulate AI, creating a more unified national policy framework.

Additional reporting highlights that Krishnan also contributed to the National AI Policy Framework and international AI acceleration partnerships , positioning the US to strengthen its global competitiveness in AI systems and infrastructure. His work has been closely aligned with Trump administration efforts to fast-track innovation while limiting regulatory fragmentation.

Close ally David Sacks praised Krishnan’s “rare combination of technical depth and strategic thinking,” calling him a key contributor to US AI policy design.

Before joining government, Krishnan held senior roles at Microsoft , Facebook , Twitter (now X) , and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz , and advised Elon Musk during the Twitter acquisition.

Born in Chennai in 1984 , he moved to the US after completing his B.Tech from SRM University in 2005 . His appointment earlier drew criticism from some right-wing influencers over immigration policy positions.