Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American technology executive, serving as a senior White House adviser on artificial intelligence, is leaving at the end of June, marking a leadership change in the Trump administration’s AI policy team.
Krishnan announced his departure in a post on X on June 6, describing his time in government as “the privilege of a lifetime.” He thanked President Donald Trump for the opportunity to serve the American people, but did not provide a reason for his departure.
Krishnan intends to continue working on major challenges related to artificial intelligence in the United States after leaving government service, Reuters reported. The White House has not announced a successor as yet.
Krishnan joined the administration as Senior Policy Adviser for Artificial Intelligence, becoming one of several technology industry figures who moved into government roles during Trump’s second term.
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Before entering public service, he built a career in Silicon Valley, holding product leadership positions at Microsoft, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter and Snap. He later became a partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Born in Chennai, India, Krishnan studied information technology before moving to the United States, where he established himself as a technology executive and investor. His appointment to the White House drew attention within both the U.S. technology sector and the Indian diaspora because of his prominent role in shaping policy around a rapidly evolving technology.
In his departure statement, Krishnan specified the work on the administration’s AI Action Plan and thanked David Sacks, the investor and former White House AI and crypto adviser, whom he described as a close collaborator during his time in government.
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Krishnan’s resignation comes as artificial intelligence remains a major focus of U.S. policymakers. Governments and technology companies continue to debate issues including regulation, infrastructure development, competitiveness and national security as AI systems become more widely adopted.
While details about Krishnan’s next steps remain unclear, his departure ends a tenure that placed him among the most visible technology advisers in the White House.
His role connected Silicon Valley expertise with federal policymaking during a period when artificial intelligence became a central issue for government, industry and global competition.
The administration has not publicly outlined how Krishnan’s responsibilities will be reassigned after his departure at the end of the month.