Trump appoints Indian-American bizman as senior adviser on AI

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.

“Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,” Trump said on Sunday as he announced a number of appointments on artificial intelligence or AI. Krishnan will work along with David O Sacks who will be the White House AI and Crypto Czar.

“Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Sriram started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure,” Trump said. Krishnan said, “I’m honoured to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with David Sacks.” Krishnan’s appointment has been welcomed by the Indian American community.

“His previous work blending public policy, international affairs, investing and technology will stand him in good stead as he serves the nation in this important role,” Indiaspora's executive director Sanjeev Joshipura said.