Top Trump administration adviser abruptly announces resignation

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7 Jun 2026 • 10:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Top Trump administration adviser abruptly announces resignation

  • Sriram Krishnan, a top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser, announced his departure from his position at the end of June.
  • Krishnan was involved in crafting policies for frontier technologies and creating a national framework for AI regulation, stating he intends to help tackle large AI-related challenges facing America.
  • His departure coincides with the president exploring the possibility of the U.S. government acquiring stakes in AI firms, viewing it as a potential partnership with the American public.
  • The president's interest in AI has been complicated by security concerns within his administration, including a previous standoff with AI firm Anthropic over military use of its models.
  • The White House recently issued an executive order directing leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before public release.

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