Elon Musk Bats For Skilled Immigration Reforms, Backs Trump's New AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan's Stand On Green Caps Removal
Krishnan, a prominent tech leader and policy advocate, has been vocal about eliminating caps on green cards to attract global talent.
Elon Musk has voiced support for skilled immigration reforms, dismissing the “fixed pie” economic fallacy while emphasising limitless potential for job creation. His comments came in response to entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale’s post highlighting Sriram Krishnan’s growing influence in US policy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
In a recent post on X, Musk argued against restrictive economic mindsets. This is what he posted:
The fixed pie fallacy as at the heart of many bad government decisions https://t.co/OaDF6bqLEd
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2024
Focus On Skilled Immigration
Krishnan, a prominent tech leader and policy advocate, has been vocal about eliminating caps on green cards to attract global talent. “We need the best minds, regardless of where they happen to be born,” Krishnan tweeted, criticising the current system that imposes nationality-based limitations.
simple logic - we need the best, regardless of where they happen to be born (another bizarre quirk - the country cap is where you were born, not even citizenship)
— Sriram Krishnan (@sriramk) November 14, 2024
His stance aligns with Musk’s vision of fostering innovation through a more inclusive immigration policy.
David Sacks Weighs In
Adding to the discussion, David Sacks, who leads efforts on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency in Trump’s administration, emphasised a merit-based immigration system. This is what he posted:
Point of clarification: Sriram didn’t say he wants to remove all caps on green cards. He said he wants to remove *country* caps on green cards. Right now, every country in the world gets allocated the same number of green cards, no matter how many qualified applicants it has. So…
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) December 24, 2024
Shaping AI Policy
Krishnan’s appointment as senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence has drawn attention to Trump’s commitment to advancing US leadership in emerging technologies. Announcing the role, Trump highlighted Krishnan’s collaboration with Sacks to ensure America remains at the forefront of AI innovation.
Musk’s advocacy for skilled immigration reform complements his broader belief in innovation as a driver of economic growth. With leaders like Krishnan and Sacks shaping policy, and Musk’s influence in the tech sector, the push for immigration reform is gaining momentum. The spotlight is now on the incoming administration to balance innovation, competitiveness, and pragmatic policy-making in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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