Tue Dec 24 15:21:24 UTC 2024: ## Musk Weighs In on Controversy Surrounding New Trump AI Advisor’s Immigration Stance
**Washington D.C.** – Elon Musk has entered the fray surrounding the appointment of Sriram Krishnan as the new Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Krishnan’s recent tweet advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards has sparked debate, with some criticizing it as contradictory to a “America First” agenda.
Musk, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), dismissed the opposition as a “fixed pie” fallacy, arguing that economic growth isn’t limited and that increased immigration of skilled workers could lead to job creation. This intervention followed criticism from journalist Laura Loomer, who voiced concern that Krishnan’s stance conflicted with President-elect Trump’s policies and highlighted that several tech executives appointed to the administration did not support Trump in 2020.
Krishnan clarified his position, stating he supports removing *country* caps, not overall green card limits, to address the current system where applicants from some countries face lengthy wait times while others face none. He emphasized his commitment to a merit-based immigration system. This clarification was supported by David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto czar, and entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale, who both defended Krishnan’s “America First” credentials and the importance of attracting top talent.
Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur, will work alongside Sacks to shape AI policy within the Trump administration. The appointment was officially announced by Trump, who highlighted Krishnan’s experience and the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in the field of artificial intelligence. Krishnan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve. The debate surrounding his immigration views, however, continues to generate considerable attention.
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