Trump AI Policy Adviser Sriram Krishnan Steps Down From White House Role

Sriram Krishnan, the White House's top adviser on artificial intelligence, is leaving his post, officials said on June 6, 2026. Krishnan, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz, will continue to advise the administration from outside, according to AI and crypto czar David Sacks. Krishnan was a key architect of the administration's AI action plan, focusing on policy initiatives and international diplomacy to promote "American AI dominance." His departure was announced after a week of AI-related moves by President Donald Trump, including an executive order taking a hands-off approach to cybersecurity threats from AI and a directive for national security agencies to work with multiple AI providers. In May, Krishnan helped broker agreements with Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft, and xAI to provide early access to their AI models for government security assessments. “After leaving behind his immensely successful private sector career, Sriram has been a critical asset,” White House spokesperson Kush Desai said.