White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to depart in June

A senior White House adviser on artificial intelligence policy has announced his departure, marking a significant change in the administration's technology leadership. Sriram Krishnan stated he will leave his role at the end of June.

Krishnan announced his decision in a social media post on Saturday, writing that his service had been "the privilege of a lifetime." He did not provide a specific reason for his departure but indicated his future plans involve tackling major challenges facing the United States in the field of AI. He stated he would take a break before focusing on that work.

In his post, Krishnan credited President Donald Trump for the country's position in artificial intelligence, stating, "Without his leadership, we would not be leading in the AI race." He also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the American people.

Krishnan, an Indian-born technology investor and former executive at companies including Microsoft and Facebook, joined the administration at the start of Trump's second term. He played a central role in shaping the administration's AI agenda, helping to craft initiatives such as the American AI Action Plan and contributing to the National...