Sriram Krishnan Joins White House as Senior AI Advisor: What This Means for U.S. Tech Leadership

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Sriram Krishnan, a prominent figure in the tech world with a stellar career at Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and more, has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House. His role will focus on shaping AI policies and ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of technological innovation. Learn about his journey, his vision for AI, and what this means for America’s tech future.    #SriramKrishnan #ArtificialIntelligence #TechLeadership #WhiteHouseAI #USInnovation #AIAdvisor #TechPolicy #AIRevolution #SriramInAI #FutureOfTechnology  Also Read  The Sabarmati Report Twitter Review: What Viewers Are Saying On X :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/the-sabarmati-report-twitter-review-what-viewers-are-saying-on-x-011-3988167.html?ref=DMDesc  X Loses Big: Bluesky And Threads Score Big With Celebs And Users! :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/x-loses-big-bluesky-and-threads-score-big-with-celebs-and-users-3987677.html?ref=DMDesc  Citadel Honey Bunny Twitter Review: What Viewers Are Saying On X :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/citadel-honey-bunny-twitter-review-what-viewers-are-saying-on-x-011-3980565.html?ref=DMDesc    ~PR.274~ED.103~HT.336~

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00:00President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist

00:17Shriram Krishnan as the senior White House policy advisor on artificial intelligence.

00:25This groundbreaking announcement signals the administration's commitment to advancing

00:31AI technology.

00:33Trump made the announcement on Sunday, i.e., December 22, introducing a series of key appointments

00:41focused on artificial intelligence.

00:44Shriram Krishnan will serve in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where

00:50he will work closely with David O. Sachs, the newly-appointed AI and crypto czar.

00:57Together, they will shape and coordinate AI policy across government, ensuring innovation.

01:05But who is Shriram Krishnan?

01:09Originally from Chennai, India, Krishnan studied at SRM Engineering College in Tamil Nadu before

01:17launching his career at Microsoft.

01:20Here, he played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Windows Azure team, developing

01:27its APIs and services.

01:30His technical expertise laid the groundwork for a stellar career in Silicon Valley.

01:36Over the years, Krishnan led innovative product teams at some of the world's top tech companies,

01:43including Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, and Snapchat.

01:50With Twitter now rebranded as X, he collaborated with Elon Musk during the platform's restructuring.

01:58In addition to his corporate roles, Krishnan has made a name for himself as a venture capitalist

02:04and author.

02:06He is also the author of Programming Windows Azure, a foundational text for cloud computing

02:12enthusiasts.

02:13Krishnan isn't just a tech innovator.

02:16He is also a content creator.

02:18Alongside his wife, Aarti Ramamurthy, he co-hosts The Aarti & Shriram Show, a popular podcast

02:27featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators.

02:32In his new role, Krishnan is expected to address key challenges in artificial intelligence,

02:38from ethical considerations to ensuring fair competition.

02:44His extensive experience in both technology and policy uniquely positions him to drive

02:51impactful initiatives.

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