Sriram Krishnan is stepping down from his role as White House AI advisor, a position that placed him at the center of US artificial intelligence policy during a period of rapid regulatory development. The departure was confirmed by administration officials but the exact timing and reasons were not fully detailed.
Krishnan, a veteran of the tech industry with previous roles at Microsoft, Twitter, and Andreessen Horowitz, was brought into the administration to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Washington on AI governance. His tenure coincided with debates over AI export controls, model safety requirements, and federal investment in AI infrastructure.
The departure comes as the administration is reportedly negotiating a government equity stake in OpenAI and facing pressure from both industry and lawmakers on multiple AI-related fronts. No successor has been named.