Official announcements from the White House or credible news sources

Trump Appoints Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Advisor, Advocates for H-1B Visa Reform and Marriage for Green Cards

Dec 25, 2024, 04:15 PM

Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Krishnan, who was born in Chennai, previously worked with major tech figures including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. His appointment is part of a broader strategic shift in Trump's tech policy, focusing on immigration reform, particularly the removal of limits on H-1B visas to enhance the U.S. STEM labor market. Krishnan's stance is supported by fellow appointee David Sacks, who emphasizes the need for merit-based immigration policies. The appointment has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing concern over the implications for American workers. Additionally, Krishnan has encouraged skilled Indian immigrants to consider marrying Americans to secure green cards, further highlighting his focus on immigration issues.