Trump 2.0: Another Indian-American joins Don’s team
New Delhi: US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday announced the appointment of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.
Earlier, Indian-origin Americans Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard had joined the Trump 2.0 team Trump said on Sunday that Tamil Nadu-born Krishnan will serve in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Krishnan, who has previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will work with David O. Sacks, the next White House AI & Crypto czar.
Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
He started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure, Trump said. His previous work blending public policy, international affairs, investing, and technology will stand him in good stead as he serves the nation in this important role, he added.
