WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — White House senior AI adviser Sriram Krishnan announced that he will leave his role at the end of the month after helping shape the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence strategy over the past 18 months.
Krishnan shared the news in a post on X, saying he plans to take a break before focusing on major AI-related challenges facing the United States and its allies.
“I’ll be leaving my role at the White House at the end of this month,” Krishnan wrote. “After a break, I’ll be working on helping tackle some of the large challenges facing America on AI.”
Krishnan praised President Donald Trump for supporting the administration’s efforts to strengthen America’s position in the global AI race.
“Without his leadership, we would not be leading in the AI race,” Krishnan said in his post.
The departing adviser said serving in the White House had been a privilege and thanked colleagues across the administration for their support. He also expressed gratitude to his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, for supporting him throughout the journey. Krishnan worked closely with White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks during his tenure. He credited Sacks for his continued advocacy of policies designed to keep the United States competitive in artificial intelligence.
Krishnan highlighted several accomplishments from his time in government. He pointed to his role in developing and publishing the American AI Action Plan, which outlines a strategy for strengthening U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. He also cited efforts to build AI acceleration partnerships aimed at helping American technology companies compete globally. Another major achievement involved work on the National AI Policy Framework for the Artificial Intelligence executive order, which could help guide future legislative discussions on Capitol Hill.
In addition, Krishnan said he advocated for American AI technologies with international allies during major diplomatic engagements. Those efforts included participation in AI summits in France and India, as well as state visits to the United Kingdom and countries in the Middle East. The initiatives formed part of a broader strategy to expand U.S. influence in emerging technologies while strengthening relationships with international partners.
Krishnan said his White House experience gave him a close look at the opportunities and challenges surrounding artificial intelligence. He identified energy needs, data center development, and broader public access to AI tools as some of the most important issues facing policymakers and industry leaders.
“The past 18 months have given me a front row seat to this critical moment on AI facing America and our allies,” he wrote.
Looking ahead, Krishnan said he plans to build institutions that can help address these challenges and support long-term innovation. His comments suggest he intends to remain active in shaping AI policy and infrastructure even after leaving government service.
The White House praised Krishnan’s work following the announcement. According to The Washington Post, White House spokesman Kush Desai described Krishnan as a key contributor to the administration’s technology agenda.
“After leaving behind his immensely successful private sector career, Sriram has been a critical asset for the White House and President Trump’s push to cement American dominance in technology and innovation,” Desai said. Desai added that the administration looks forward to working with Krishnan in his future endeavors.
Krishnan played an important role in designing the administration’s AI Action Plan. The initiative provides a roadmap for reducing regulatory barriers to emerging technologies and encouraging the expansion of data centers across the country. The Washington Post also reported that Krishnan helped draft an executive order that limited states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence. Supporters argue that a unified national approach could help accelerate innovation and strengthen America’s competitiveness.
His departure comes at a pivotal moment for AI policy as governments worldwide race to develop frameworks for regulating and supporting the rapidly evolving technology. While Krishnan prepares for his next chapter, his work on artificial intelligence policy is expected to remain part of the ongoing national conversation about technology, innovation, and economic growth in the United States.
