Indian-American technology adviser Sriram Krishnan announced on 7 June 2025 that he will step down from his role at the White House at the end of June, concluding an 18-month tenure during which he helped architect the Trump administration's artificial intelligence strategy. Krishnan was among the most prominent Indian-American voices on AI policy inside Washington, serving as a key bridge between Silicon Valley and the federal government.

The Announcement

Krishnan disclosed his departure in a statement posted on social media, framing the exit as a transition rather than a full withdrawal from AI work. 'I'll be leaving my role at the White House at the end of this month. After a break I'll be working on helping tackle some of the large challenges facing America on AI,' he wrote.

He described his government service as 'the privilege of a lifetime' and credited President Donald Trump's leadership for America's current position in the global AI race. 'Without his leadership, we would not be leading in the AI race,' Krishnan said.

Key Contributions During His Tenure

Krishnan outlined several major initiatives he said he helped develop over the past year and a half. These included co-authoring the administration's American AI Action Plan, contributing to the National AI Policy Framework executive order, and helping advance AI acceleration partnerships designed to strengthen the American AI ecosystem globally.

He also represented US interests at international AI summits and state visits, including engagements in France, India, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. 'Advocating for the American AI stack with our allies globally (the AI summits in France and India, state visits to the UK, the Middle East and more),' he noted.

David Sacks Pays Tribute

White House AI and crypto adviser David Sacks responded warmly to the announcement, praising Krishnan's rare combination of skills. 'It has been one of the great privileges of my time in the Administration to work so closely with you over the past 18 months,' Sacks wrote.

Sacks described Krishnan as possessing 'a rare combination of deep technical fluency in AI, sharp policy instincts, exceptional strategic thinking, and true diplomatic talent.' He confirmed that Krishnan would continue to advise the administration from outside government. 'It will be a huge loss for the administration, but I'm glad we'll continue working together with you as an outside adviser,' Sacks said.

What Comes Next

Krishnan signalled that his post-White House work will focus on building institutions to address AI-related policy and infrastructure challenges, including energy, data centres, and ensuring Americans can access the benefits of AI. 'The past 18 months have given me a front row seat to this critical moment on AI facing America and our allies,' he said.

Before joining the administration, Krishnan held senior product and leadership roles at Microsoft, X (formerly Twitter), Meta, and Snap, and was a well-known investor and commentator on emerging technologies. His departure closes a significant chapter in Washington's effort to shape global AI policy — though, notably, it does not end his involvement in that effort.