Sriram Krishnan Appointed Trump’s AI Advisor

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Indian-American Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as AI Advisor by Donald Trump.
2. Sriram will work on maintaining American leadership in AI and coordinating AI policy across government agencies.
3. Sriram has held key roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Snap, and Twitter.
4. He authored a book on Windows Azure.
5. He is currently a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and advises Indian fintech company Cred.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Sriram Krishnan: Trump’s AI Advisor

Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Trump announced this appointment alongside several others.

Sriram’s Role and Responsibilities

Trump stated, “Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.” Sriram will collaborate closely with David Sacks to maintain America’s leadership in AI and coordinate AI policy across government agencies.

Sriram’s Career and Contributions

Sriram’s career began at Microsoft, where he significantly contributed to building Windows Azure. He authored the book ‘Programming Windows Azure.’ In 2013, he joined Facebook, where he was key to expanding its mobile app advertising platform.

Other Notable Roles

He later worked at Snap and Twitter (now X), helping Elon Musk restructure the platform. By 2021, Sriram became a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and in 2023, he spearheaded the firm’s first international office in London. Sriram advises the Indian fintech company Cred and co-hosts ‘The Aarthi and Sriram Show’ podcast with his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy.

Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as AI Advisor at the White House.
2. He will play a crucial role in maintaining AI leadership and policy coordination.
3. Sriram has made significant contributions at Microsoft, Facebook, Snap, and Twitter.
4. He authored the book ‘Programming Windows Azure.’
5. He is currently a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

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