Sriram Krishnan leaves White House AI advisor role in June 2026
Original: Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor
Why This Matters
Key departure from Trump administration signals potential shift in AI policy direction
Former tech executive and Andreessen Horowitz partner Sriram Krishnan is departing his role as White House senior AI policy advisor at the end of June 2026, after serving in the second Trump administration since early 2025.
Sriram Krishnan announced his departure from the Trump administration as senior AI policy advisor, expressing gratitude for serving under President Trump's leadership in the AI race. The former Microsoft, X, Facebook and Snap executive highlighted key accomplishments including the AI Action Plan that prioritized data center construction over regulation. He worked closely with David Sacks, who previously served as AI and crypto czar before stepping down earlier this year. According to The Washington Post, Krishnan plans to start an outside institution to continue influencing Trump's AI policy while building institutions to tackle major challenges for America and its allies.