Mon Dec 23 18:53:29 UTC 2024: ## Trump Appoints Tech Veteran and Podcaster Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Advisor

**Washington D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan as his Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence. Krishnan, a prominent figure in the tech industry with experience at companies like Microsoft, Twitter (X), Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will be responsible for shaping and coordinating AI policy across the US government. His appointment comes as part of a flurry of high-profile hires ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.

Krishnan, a former general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is also known for his popular podcast, “The Aarthi and Sriram Show,” which he co-hosts with his wife. The podcast features interviews with prominent figures across various fields, including Elon Musk, and offers insights into Krishnan’s perspectives on technology and policy.

His podcast reveals a strong stance against excessive government regulation of AI, drawing parallels between well-intentioned regulations and unintended consequences, citing the example of GDPR. He advocates for a points-based immigration system and has openly criticized the Democratic Party’s approach to figures like Elon Musk and technologies such as cryptocurrency. Krishnan also expresses concerns about the increasing “wokeness” in social media and journalism.

The appointment signals a potential shift in the administration’s approach to AI policy, with Krishnan’s emphasis on rapid innovation and a more nuanced regulatory approach. His experience in the private sector and his outspoken views on technology and politics are likely to influence the direction of AI policy under the Trump administration. The incoming administration has not yet commented further on the appointment.

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