In short: Shri Ram Krishnan, appointed as Donald Trump’s AI advisor, faces a wave of racist attacks on X despite his impressive tech credentials. This backlash highlights deep-seated racism against Indians in America. Trump AI Advisor Shri Ram Krishnan Faces Racist Backlash on X
Donald Trump has recently appointed Shri Ram Krishnan Americans to key positions, but he’s not been able to shield them from racist attacks. His AI advisor, Shri Ram Krishnan, is dealing flood of hate.
On X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, one of Donald Trump’s closest allies; some of these posts demand the deportation of talents like Krishnan, and others accuse Indians of exploiting America. Ironically, many of these racist posts come from Trump’s supporters.
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Who is Shri Ram Krishnan Indian-Born AI Expert?
Krishnan was born in Chennai, India. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from SRM Engineering College (2001-2005). He has worked with the world’s leading internet platforms Facebook, Twitter (which is now X), and Snap.
Racist Posts Target Indian-Born AI Expert.
Indian to-run, American posts trending, SRI Ram Krishnan have been circulating widely on X. 2 days ago, Donald Trump picked Krishnan as his AI advisor. The decision was cheered by leading figures from the tech industry, and for good reason: Krishnan has an impressive resume.
He has worked with the world’s leading internet platforms like Facebook, Twitter (which is now X), and Snap. He also did a stint with Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s top venture capital firms.
These roles paved the way for Krishnan’s White House appointment. Unlike the claims of this bigot, Krishnan won’t be running AER America. He’ll be advising Trump on AI, or artificial intelligence, and working alongside David Sacks, the former CEO of PayPal.
Trump has picked Sax to be his White House AI, and crypto is but Krishnan’s appointment has sparked a firestorm of racist reactions, particularly on X.
On X, supporters urge Donald Trump to deport Shri Ram Krishnan. These Indians are exploiting America. What’s striking is that all these accounts are verified profiles on X.
Krishnan’s views on America’s H1B policy have been targeted in particular. He’s called for country-specific limits on H-1B visas to be lifted. Then there are the conspiracy theories, like this one, claiming that Christian isn’t even an American.
David Sacks wrote a post himself to defend his colleague, and even Elon Musk stepped in to support Krishan, but as often happens on the Internet, hate gets the loudest voice. Ironically, many of these racist comments come from users who are vocal supporters of Trump.
For example, Nas, who wrote this viral and racist post on X, took a look at his profile. Nas has written many posts from Trump’s supporters.
Supporters urged the president-elect to uphold his America First approach and block more talented.
Fueling Debates on Talent, Immigration, and Hate Online
For Indians like Krishnan coming to the United States, this wave of hate shouldn’t come as a surprise; it reflects a reality in American society that Americans often face racism in America. A survey from last year shed light on this troubling issue; the findings were stark: one in two Indian adults reported facing discrimination. The reasons? Their color, race, or ethnicity. The reaction to Sri Ram Krishna’s appointment only reinforces the truth: racism against Indians is embedded in American society.
