Trump Appoints Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor

Dec 23, 2024, 01:57 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Krishnan, formerly a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will work closely with David Sacks, who has been named the White House AI and Crypto Czar. These appointments signal a focus on advancing America's leadership in technology and innovation. In a statement, Trump said, 'I am pleased to announce the brilliant team that will be working in conjunction with our White House AI and Crypto Czar, David O. Sacks. Together, we will unleash scientific breakthroughs, ensure America’s technological dominance, and usher in a golden age of American innovation.'