Trump picks Indian-American entrepreneur as senior artificial intelligence policy adviser

US Presidentelect Donald Trump has appointed a prominent IndianAmerican technologist, Sriram Krishnan, as the senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

- Prashant Jha

In this capacity, Krishnan will work closely with Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, and have a say in shaping the wider policy landscape around AI. While the Joe Biden administration made it a key priority to highlight the possible risks of AI and draw a policy framework that limited harm, the incoming Trump administration has viewed AI primarily through the lens of an opportunity, prioritised the ideas of growth and innovation and been publicly critical of regulatory attempts as an attempt by bigger tech firms to stymie the growth of smaller tech firms.

Announcing the appointment, Trump said that his tech policy team "will unleash scientific breakthroughs, ensure America's technological dominance, and usher in a Golden Age of American Innovation!" He posted on Truth Social, "Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in A.I., and help shape and coordinate A.I policy across Government, including working with the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology." Krishnan said that he was honoured to be able to serve his country and "ensure continued American leadership in AI".