Current Affairs Update - Trump appoints Indian American Sriram Krishnan as AI advisor
Trump appoints Indian American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor on Artificial Intelligence
Appointment Announcement: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.
Professional Background: Sriram Krishnan has previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap.
Role and Responsibilities: He will work closely with David O. Sacks, the White House AI & Crypto Czar, to ensure continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across the government.
Community Reaction: The Indian American community has welcomed his appointment, with Indiaspora's executive director Sanjeev Joshipura expressing delight and confidence in Krishnan's capabilities.