Indian-American technology executive Sriram Krishnan, who served as senior White House policy advisor on Artificial Intelligence, is set to leave his post at the end of June 2026 after an 18-month tenure in the Trump administration.Krishnani is a former Silicon Valley venture capitalist and product leader at companies including Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo. He was appointed as early as 2025 as part of US President Donald Trump’s effort to create a national artificial intelligence strategy. He played a central role in designing the administration’s AI policy framework, which included efforts to streamline federal adoption of AI systems and develop a unified national approach to regulation.His appointment attracted political attention from the beginning. He faced criticism from parts of the MAGA movement over his background as an Indian-born tech executive and concerns about Silicon Valley influence in immigration and government decision-making. Despite this, he received strong support from prominent technology leaders, including Elon Musk, who supported his inclusion on the administration’s AI policy team.During his time in office, Krishnan worked closely with senior White House officials to advance the administration’s AI agenda. He was involved in drafting policy initiatives aimed at improving US competitiveness in AI, including proposals for regulatory reform and reducing fragmented state-level AI laws. He also contributed to broader strategy discussions focused on national security, innovation, and global competitiveness in AI development.Officials credited him with helping shape a more centralized federal approach to AI governance. His work included participation in international activities and policy discussions specifically designed to strengthen the US position in the global AI race against China.Krishnan’s departure comes as the US government continues to expand its involvement in artificial intelligence policy, including creating a cybersecurity testing framework for advanced AI systems and increasing coordination with private technology companies.In public statements, Krishnan described his time in the White House as “the privilege of a lifetime” and said he planned to continue working on major AI-related challenges outside of government.He was born in 1984 in Chennai, India and later moved to the United States, where he pursued a career in the tech industry before becoming a venture capitalist at Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investment firms.