Sriram Krishnan, a Chennai-born venture capitalist and trusted associate of Elon Musk, has been selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to serve as a senior White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence (AI). This move has sparked mixed reactions, with some MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters expressing concern over the role of immigrants in the new administration.
Announced on December 22, Trump’s appointment of Krishnan to oversee AI policy underscores his importance in shaping the future of AI technology in the United States. According to Trump’s social media post, Krishnan’s primary responsibility will be to ensure that the U.S. maintains its leadership in AI innovation. The post also highlighted Krishnan’s career origins, noting that he was a founding member of Microsoft’s Windows Azure team, marking the beginning of his significant career in the tech industry.
Krishnan’s appointment is seen as another key move in the administration’s efforts to solidify AI policy and its role in the future of American technology.
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