

Trump AI Advisor Wants 'American AI,' not 'Woke AI' | The Conversation
31 snips Sep 21, 2025
Sriram Krishnan, a venture capitalist and White House Senior Policy Advisor for AI, discusses the critical strategies for the U.S. to lead in artificial intelligence. He stresses the importance of avoiding 'woke AI' and how regulations will shape future developments. Jack Blanchard, Politico's managing editor, provides insights into President Trump's historic second state visit to the UK, exploring its impact on UK politics and Trump's relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer amidst growing public dissent.
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From VC To White House AI Advisor
- Sriram Krishnan described his transition from venture investing to a White House AI role after being convinced the country was headed the wrong way on AI policy.
- He cited David Sachs recruiting him and mentioned other tech leaders joining government roles like Joe Gebbia.
Optimism Over Fear In AI Policy
- Krishnan framed the administration's stance as realist optimism: harness AI for prosperity while mitigating risks.
- He emphasized shifting focus from fear to enabling Americans to use AI productively.
China Sparked A 'Sputnik' For AI
- Krishnan framed the AI contest with China as existential and compared DeepSeek to a Sputnik moment prompting urgency.
- He argued the goal is American models and chips powering global usage, not Chinese alternatives.