Just before Christmas, Donald Trump announced that Sriram Krishnan, a first-generation Indian American, would serve as a senior White House policy advisor for AI. Krishnan's appointment comes with a unique resonance for those impacted by this system. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who was Trump's initial pick for attorney general, accused "tech bros" of engineering "an immigration policy." Advertisement"AI stands for artificial intelligence, not American Indian"Others remain skeptical about Krishnan's ability to influence immigration policy in his new role. The post appeared aimed at calming criticism from MAGA loyalists and quelling hope among some Indian immigrants that Krishnan's appointment would lead to immediate changes.

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