Sriram Krishnan resigns as White House AI policy adviser to launch new institution

Sriram Krishnan is stepping down as White House artificial intelligence policy adviser, according to Bloomberg and The Independent, ending a short but visible role in shaping the Trump administration’s AI agenda. The reports said he did not give a reason for leaving, and TechCrunch reported that he is expected to launch a new institution focused on influencing AI policy from outside government.

Krishnan’s departure comes as the administration weighs a more aggressive approach to the technology sector, including the possibility that the U.S. government could acquire stakes in AI firms, The Independent reported. That backdrop makes his exit notable because AI policy is becoming increasingly central to the White House’s economic and national security agenda.

Bloomberg reported that Krishnan had been a top adviser on artificial intelligence and was giving up the White House role, while TechCrunch said he is reportedly moving on to start a new organization that would continue shaping Trump’s AI policy. The reports did not say whether the new institution would be formally tied to the administration or operate independently.

The move leaves open questions about who will take over his responsibilities and how the White House will manage AI policy going forward. Krishnan’s work sat at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and competition, areas where the administration is under pressure to respond quickly as AI systems become more powerful and more widely deployed.

His exit also underscores the growing influence of outside advisers and private-sector figures in Washington’s debate over AI. Even outside government, Krishnan appears likely to remain involved in the policy conversation, according to TechCrunch’s report that he is preparing to continue his work through a new institution.