Sriram Krishnan, the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence, will step down at the end of June after approximately 18 months in the role. He plans to launch an outside institution focused on shaping US technology policy.
Krishnan was a key figure in the Trump administration's efforts to maintain American leadership in the global AI race. His departure follows that of David Sacks, who left his position as AI and crypto czar in March.
Before joining the White House, Krishnan was a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, leading their London office. He was appointed by President Trump on December 22, 2024, and officially started on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025.
During his tenure, Krishnan helped launch the American AI Action Plan and contributed to an executive order establishing a National AI Policy Framework. He championed the concept of the "American AI stack," ensuring critical AI infrastructure remains in the US or allied nations. He represented the administration at global AI summits in France and India and fostered partnerships with tech giants like Google and Microsoft.
The White House has not yet named a successor. No immediate market reaction was observed following the announcement.