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White House AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan to Leave Trump Administration at End of June

White House AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan to Leave Trump Administration at End of June

Sriram Krishnan, the senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence at the White House, will leave his position at the end of June after 18 months of contributing to the development of U.S. AI policy within the Trump administration. Krishnan, who has an extensive background in the tech industry as a former product leader at major companies including Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap, has also served as a partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. His departure marks a significant transition in the administration’s approach to AI, as he has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's strategies and regulations in this rapidly evolving field.

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The "Synthetic Human" Roadmap: Clone Robotics Eyes Silicon Valley and $20,000 Price Points

The "Synthetic Human" Roadmap: Clone Robotics Eyes Silicon Valley and $20,000 Price Points

At the 2026 Abundance Summit, Dhanush Radhakrishnan, co-founder of Clone Robotics, announced the company's strategic expansion to Mountain View. This move is supported by a new funding round of $50 million, aimed at accelerating the development of their innovative "Robo Butlers." Radhakrishnan outlined an ambitious goal to bring these advanced robotic assistants to the mass market by 2028, reflecting the company's commitment to revolutionizing household automation and enhancing everyday life through technology.

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