Sriram Krishnan, an alumnus of Chennai's Anna University, has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) by President-elect Donald Trump.
Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, will play a key role in shaping AI policies across multiple government sectors. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at companies like Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook. Krishnan expressed his honor at the appointment and his commitment to ensuring continued American leadership in AI.
Currently a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Krishnan previously led product and engineering efforts at Twitter, Meta and Microsoft. He will work closely with David Sacks, who has been named the White House AI and Crypto Czar.
Krishnan's background is impressive. He has held leadership roles at major tech companies like Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook. He was a founding member of the Windows Azure team at Microsoft and has been a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
Krishnan and his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, co-host a podcast called "The Aarthi and Sriram Show," where they explore technology, entrepreneurship, and culture. His appointment has been widely applauded, with many praising his ability to blend public policy, international affairs, and technology.
Sriram Krishnan earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology from SRM Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
It's quite an impressive journey from SRM Engineering College to becoming a senior policy advisor on AI!
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