Why Modi government 3.0 keeps a distance from farmers protesting?

 "Abhi Supreme Court dekh rahi hai. Supreme Court ke jo nirdesh honge unaka paalan kiya jaega. The Supreme Court is currently looking into the issue. The Supreme Court's directives will be followed." Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said to reporters earlier this week, when asked if he would invite protesting farmers who have been sitting in at Shambhu, and Khanauri, on the Punjab-Haryana border, since February last.

Chouhan's cautious response to questions about the ongoing farmers' protests led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha indicates that the has changed its approach to dealing with farm stirrings. In contrast to its proactive engagement with agitating farm-unions during its previous term the NarendraModi NDA government 3.0 appears to be keeping a distance from the issue.

In the Modi 2.0 government, when farmers protested against the three central farm legislations (now repealed), a team of three union ministers consisting of then Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh tomar, Food Ministry Piyush goyal , and Minister of State of Commerce Somprakash held 11 rounds with their respective unions between October 14, 2020 and January 22, 2021. Even the Union Home Minister Amit shah rushed to the Pusa Complex in Delhi on one occasion to meet with farmer leaders at night. This was between October 14, 2020 and January 22, 2021.

Three Union Ministers -- Goyal, then Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, and MoS for Interior Affairs Nityanand Ra flew to Chandigarh in early February of last year to hold two rounds with the agitating Farm Unions.

The Centre has not engaged with protesting farmers since then despite their standoff. They have demanded legal status for Minimum Support Price and MSP of crops, as well as a waiver of farm debt.

Chouhan, for his part, has invited farmers to a meeting each Tuesday and met with some farmer groups. He also met with state Agriculture Ministers including Punjab Minister Gurmeet Sing Khudian to discuss the state of agriculture. He has yet to meet with the farmers who are agitating.

The government appears to think that the move by then Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Aggarwal to invite 29 protesting farm-unions to Delhi for the first round meeting with them on Krishi Bhawan, October 14, 2020 has fueled their protests rather than resolved the row. The meeting was a disaster as the farmers' leaders demanded the presence of Agriculture minister Tomar. The farmers ripped up copies of the three Bills and shouted slogans in front of Krishi Bhawan. The farmers' march to Delhi began on November 26, 2021. The government and the farmer unions held 10 additional rounds of discussions until January 22, 2020. These meetings were ineffective as the farmers refused to budge, and they continued their blockade at Delhi's borders.

The Supreme Court issued an order on January 12, 2021 to halt the implementation of farm laws. It also created a four member committee that would deliberate the three farm legislations. Bhupinder Mann, national President of Bhartiya Kisan Union and All India Kisan Coordination Committee and a member of the committee, recused himself. The other three members - Dr Parmod Kumar Joshuai, Director of South Asia at the International Food Policy Research Institute; Ashok Gulati - former Chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices - and Anil Ghanwat – president of Shetkari Sanghatana – deliberated and presented a report to

In an address to the country, Modi announced that three farm laws would be repealed on the occasion Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, which will take place on 19 November 2021.

Since February 13, 2024, the SKM (nonpolitical) & KMM are camping at Shambhu & Khanauri border after Haryana Police halted their "Dilli chalo" march and blocked their entry to the state on their way to the National Capital.

The Centre could have changed its approach to the farm agitation due to a variety of factors. The current farm agitation is confined to the Punjab-Haryana boundary, and its geographic spread is not as large as the movement for 2020-21. The SKM, an umbrella organization of farm unions in Punjab and other states, has not joined the current protest despite its support. Thirdly, the current demonstration has multiple demands, including those that were made earlier. The 2020-21 movement, however, was directed at the three farm laws of the Centre.

Farmers have also remained steadfast. The farmers had not nominated any members to the committee that was announced by the PM to investigate various farm issues on November 19, 2021. On July 18, 2022 the Centre created a panel headed by former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal to examine several topics, including making the MSP "effective and transparent".

Jagjit Singh Dalewal, the president of BKU Sidhupur in July 2022, split from the SKM to form the SKM(non-political). Dallewal is on a death-by-fast at Khanauri, since November 26, to insist that the Centre accepts the farmers' demands. The apex Court expressed concern about Dallewal’s health after hearing various petitions. Dallewal entered his 40th day of hunger strike on Saturday.

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H-1B visa under fire: Senator Sanders blasts Elon Musk and says tech giants abuse H-1B to replace US jobs

Senator Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, expressed strong opposition to H-1B visas, and pushed back against the claims made by billionaire technology leaders, such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Sanders criticized recent comments by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk as well as entrepreneur Vivek RAMaswamy who are both close allies to President-elect Donald Trump. Sanders also pushed back on claims made by other tech billionaires. Sanders said in a January 2 statement that "there has been much discussion about the H-1B Guest Worker Program. Elon Musk, along with other billionaire owners of tech companies, have claimed that the federal program is essential to our economy due to the shortage of highly-skilled American engineers and tech workers. "I disagree."

Sanders said that while proponents of the program claim it addresses a lack of highly-skilled American workers, it is a tool used to replace high-paying jobs in America with low-wage foreign workers. Sanders stated that "the main function of H-1B Visa program" is not to hire the "best and brightest," but to replace well-paying American positions with low-wage foreign indentured workers.

The hiring of guest workers and corporate layoffs are under scrutiny

Sanders cited data that showed major corporations using the H-1B Program laidoff at least 85,000 American employees in 2022 and 20, while hiring more than 34,000 H-1B Workers. He noted that Tesla laid off 7,500 employees, including software developers and engineers, but had been approved to hire thousands of H-1Bs. Sanders asked: "If there is a true shortage of skilled workers why are these layoffs happening?"

Questions raised about the jobs filled by H-1B workers

Senators also expressed concern about the roles that H-1B workers fill. Sanders cited associate accountants who earn $58,000 a year and material planners who make $80,000 a year as examples. Sanders said, "These jobs don't seem like they are highly specialized for the top 0.1%," in response to claims made by leaders of tech companies like Elon Musk.

Widespread misuse of H-1B Program highlighted

Sanders questioned whether these jobs really required foreign talent. He pointed out that the program was being used to fill such roles as dog trainers and massage therapists. He asked, "Can we not find English teachers here in America?"

Proposed reforms for American workers

Sanders demanded significant reforms of the H-1B Program, including increasing the minimum wage, ensuring that guest workers can easily switch jobs, and requiring companies to give priority to hiring American workers. Sanders also suggested increasing the guest worker fee to fund scholarships and training for American workers. Sanders stressed that it should never be cheaper to hire an overseas guest worker than an American employee.

The debate on economic inequality is at its core

The senator linked misuse of the H-1B to wider issues of economic inequity. Sanders said, "At a moment when the wealthiest three Americans own more than the bottom half, we need a system that works for everyone, not just a few."

Call for long-term solutions

Sanders called for a stronger education system in the United States to create a workforce that is well-educated and capable of meeting America's demands, such as technology, healthcare, or skilled trades. "The solution is not to import cheap labor from overseas. He concluded that the best way to solve this problem is by hiring qualified American workers.

This statement is a further intensification of the debate on the H-1B Program, and puts pressure on legislators and corporations to address concerns over labor practices and fair economic practices.

The H-1B Visa debate is heating up before Trump's inauguration

The debate about the H-1B program for highly-skilled foreign professionals is intensifying as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in on January 20th, creating rifts between the Democratic and Republican parties. The H-1B visa program, which awards 65,000 visas per year, plus an additional 20,000 to those with advanced US degrees, is at the center of debates on immigration and job safety.

Trump supports H-1B visas

In an interview with The New York Post, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the program. He stated, "I have always liked visas." I've always supported visas. It's the reason we have them." His comments align with his vision to foster innovation and attract global talent to the US.

Key advisors support program

The H-1B program is also supported by two of Trump's closest allies: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and entrepreneur Vivek Raaswamy. Both have been chosen to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Both have stressed its importance for filling critical gaps within specialized industries. Ramaswamy and Musk argued that the U.S. is lacking in many specialized fields, underlining the importance of the program in maintaining the competitive edge.

Trump's base reacts to the backlash

Trump has endorsed the H-1B program, but some of his supporters have been very critical. They claim that H-1B visas allow companies to hire foreign workers at lower wages, which is unfair for American workers. Critics say the program is a corporate profit-driven scheme that prioritizes foreign talent over local employment.

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Maharashtra's lower court a brief look at the challenges that this digital push faces.

 In September 2023, Maharashtra's lower court will require electronic filing to improve convenience and speed during court proceedings.

The Indian judiciary, in its quest for modernisation has adopted digital transformation through the introduction of e-filing. This initiative is a major shift that aims to improve accessibility and reduce the backlog of cases in Indian courts. This digital revolution, however, has faced several challenges which have hindered its full success.

In September 2023, electronic filing became mandatory for Maharashtra lower courts in order to improve convenience, speed, and responsiveness during court proceedings. The system is still heavily reliant on physical files due to several glitches.

The e-filing has increased efficiency, reducing paperwork while allowing remote submissions. However, the transition was not seamless. We as lawyers face various issues during e-filing like technical glitches, server outage, difficulty in payment of court fee challans, delays in verification/checking at court etc.," says advocate Jitendra Sawant, a criminal defence lawyer practising in Pune.

"Most importantly the entire e-filing system cannot run without internet. This is a major problem for courts and their premises. Extreme network and internet problems make it difficult to submit certain applications while hearings are in progress. There is also limited technical support and the majority of court staff are not trained to resolve the problems that lawyers face on a regular basis," says Sawant.

As of August 2024, Phase 3 of the E-Courts Mission Mode Project was implemented, and 49,58.821 cases were filed electronically. There are also 1,365 eSewa kendras located in district courts, which will ensure that this technology-based access to justice is improved. E-Sewa Kendras are designed to help bridge the digital gap by giving citizens access to judicial service, particularly those without convenient access to technology.

"E-filing is a game changer for rural areas and businesses with limited resources. It has broken down the barriers that made justice appear distant. Imagine a Maharashtra farmer who is involved in a land dispute. This farmer, with the help of eSewa kendras and eFiling, can now file his case online and track hearing dates by text message. He may also be able attend virtual hearings if necessary. It saves both time and money, and gives them direct access to the justice system that they previously thought was out of their reach.

It has been argued that the push for digitalisation of the filing system is more important than questions about ethics, digital literacy and having a system which can resist cyber attacks without falling victim to malware. Academic research and a collaborative approach can help in the digital transformation. This process involves analysing data protection, evaluating digital literacy among stakeholders, identifying deficiencies in infrastructure, scrutinising algorithmic biased in AI-driven tools, and addressing cybersecurity risks," said Dr Shaista Pehrzada, an associate professor at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune.

By prioritising this area, a collaborative strategy like this can help prevent damage to court systems and, in return, create a more equitable and productive digital justice frame to reduce the gap that exists between theoretical ideals (like Wikipedia's open access style) and practical reality (like Delima’s structured legal database)." Adds Dr Peerzada.

In India, several law schools have started to incorporate e-filing into their curriculum. This initiative is designed to make sure that future lawyers have the skills necessary to use these systems, as they continue evolving and becoming more efficient.

We have included modules on e-filing, as well as other practical procedures in our academic curriculum. Sakshi Kirad is a law student from ILS Law College, Pune. She says that internships incorporating such systems have been given a lot of attention in our field.

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Baby John movie review - bloated and incoherent Varun Dhawan's film is among the worst 2024.

 Baby John Movie Review and Rating: The problem with this Atlee-produced film, a remake Vijay’s 2016 hit Theri with which Varun gets his big fat South Masala film, is that not much sticks.

Baby John Review & Rating In the late stages of the film, Rajpal Yadav, who plays the sidekick, delivers the best line in Baby John. Comedy is serious business.

The only time I heard laughter was in the preview. This is the type of punchline masala movies use in order to get the audience laughing. It says a lot about Baby John, a punishingly long 164-minute film, that the comic gets more taalis for his dialogue than the hero’s 'taqia Kalaam': 'par toh pehli aaya'.

You feel like telling the lead actor Varun dhawan that he shouldn't have bothered to watch this film. He is not suited for it. His delivery is only suitable for low-fi comedy. Baby John is the clear winner of the worst movie of 2024. This was a year in which Bollywood's big stars tanked.

Making masala films is a serious business, as you can see from the fact that , Pushpa 2,, still has the audience hooked. The second one is longer but the hero has a natural feel to him, the set pieces have a rhythm, and Sukumar and Allu Arjun throw everything at us and some of it sticks.

The problem with Baby John, the remake of Vijay’s 2016 hit Theri with which Varun gets his big fat South Masala film, is that not much sticks. The novelty factor is what makes a good masala different from a bad one. Baby John looks like it was thrown together: why is there so much fascination with containers and ships, and heroes hanging upside-down? Baby John is the next Pushpa.

Khushi's (Zyanna) relationship with Baby John (Vaun) is reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan, who starred in Jawan as a father and daughter duo. When these two become involved with an evil flesh-trading group, led by Babbar Sher's (Jackie Shroff), the calm pace of Alappuzha is disturbed. It's true, that is his name. It's obvious that there's a story behind the regular joe Baby John, who wore a lungi, and had a mother (Sheeba Chhadha, Bollywood’s new favorite mommy) as well as a sweetheart in Keerthy Suresh.

All those plot points, however, are just an excuse for Baby John, aka DCP Satya Varma, to start a savage war against the villains using anything and everything that can be turned into a weapon. The director, who worked with Atlee on the film, throws as many fight scenes as he can in as many places as he finds. The ugliness is displayed in many ways: human bodies are burned, trampled on, body parts are scattered, blood spurts. Who cares if the audience becomes desensitised to it?

You can watch Jackie Shroff in his first villainous role in Southern cinema, the 2010 Aranya Kaandam. He slits throats and shakes his straggly hair, all while wearing a thick layer of haldi (don't ask us why) on his face. A little girl who is aware that he has done something horrible calls him "daadu". Yes, that's right. How did she know? We're not even asking. No, this film does not protect children.

Keerthy Suresh has a vital presence but zero connection with Dhawan; Gabbi, who plays a teacher-with-a-secret, gets just enough screen time to justify her presence. Sanya Malhotra appears and disappears in a blink and miss part.

Varun Dhawan channels his inner Salman khan to the fullest (shirts and vests are removed here and there) and shares a climactic scene with the latter in a very 'Pathan style'. You instantly know two things. There will be more where this came from. Groan.

This is how the year has ended. What will Bollywood bring us in 2025? I won't be holding my breath.

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GST applicable only on used car sales with positive margin; no tax applies on individual-to-individual sales margin

Government sources indicate that only "registered" people -- typically businesses involved with buying and selling used cars -- will be held liable for Goods and Services Tax on sales of old and used cars that generate profits, though only if their profits surpass $200.

GST applies when there is a positive margin or when the sale price exceeds acquisition costs. For vehicles claimed under depreciation, depreciation-adjusted value will be considered cost. Sources say in all other instances, price paid by seller for vehicle is taken as acquisition cost.

Individuals selling used vehicles directly to other individuals do not incur GST when selling it.

Updated on: December 24, 2024 22:56 (IST).

There was some ambiguity on whether GST would apply in cases where margin on used vehicle sales was negative and whether individual-to-individual used car transactions would also incur tax. (Express File Image).

GST only applies if there is a positive margin or when the sale price exceeds acquisition cost. For vehicles claimed for depreciation, depreciation-adjusted value will be used as the acquisition cost; sources indicate that in all other cases the selling price for the vehicle represents its true acquisition cost.

Individuals selling used vehicles to another individual do not owe GST.

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Last week, the GST Council met and decided that all used vehicles (including electric) sold are to be subject to one 18% tax rate. Prior to this decision, only petrol/diesel/LPG vehicles sold with 18% GST rates while all other types were charged only 12% - however this decision by GST Council sought to align GST rates across all forms of used vehicle sales including electric ones.

Previously, this decision had caused confusion within certain sectors regarding whether GST would apply in instances of negative margin used car sales and whether individual-to-individual car transactions would also incur taxes.

GST is due only if a registered person claims depreciation under the Income Tax Act...the GST payable only represents margins. Margin refers to the difference between consideration received for providing goods and their depreciated values on the date they were supplied - according to one source, if this margin is negative no GST will be payable.

GST is only due on the value that represents a seller's margin - that is, the difference between selling price and purchasing price - according to one source. When this margin is negative no GST will be applicable.

Government sources explained that in certain GST scenarios, no GST would apply. If for example an individual selling their used car for Rs 10 lakh when its original cost was Rs 20 lakh but depreciation claims totalled 8 lakh, no GST would be applicable as its value after deducting depreciation would fall to Rs 12 lakh, leading to a margin of negative Rs 2 lakh and thus exempting them from GST liability.

Rather, 18% GST would apply on any difference of Rs 3 lakh even though its original selling cost of Rs 20 lakh had decreased during its depreciated lifecycle.

Source: As an illustration of GST liability, consider an old vehicle sold at Rs 10 lakh to someone who paid Rs 12 lakh; no GST will be due as the margin is negative in this instance. In contrast, if its purchase price was Rs 20 lakh but its selling price was 22 lakh then GST must be payable on its margin, which amounts to Rs 2 lakh in this instance.

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Delhi CM Atishi: Strict action against officers who disown government schemes

Atishi, the Delhi Chief Minister, said that on Wednesday strict administrative actions will be taken against the two officers who issued public notices disowning the registration process initiated by her and the former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two schemes announced by Aam Aadmi Party. The officers are the joint director of Department of Woman and Child Development and special secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department.

In a public notice published on Wednesday, the officers called both the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana (which aims to give Rs 2100 to women who do not pay taxes) and the Sanjeevani Yojana (which provides free treatment in government hospitals as well as in private ones to people over 60 years old), "fraudulent".

Atishi, speaking at a press event held by the AAP, said that "the notices published today in newspapers were completely false." BJP put pressure on the officers, and they issued a false notice to the public because they were shocked by their response. These officers will face strict administrative action."

Updated: December 25, 2024 14:47 IST

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Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. (File)

Atishi, the Delhi Chief Minister, said that on Wednesday strict administrative actions will be taken against the two officers who released public notices disowning the registration process initiated by her and the former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two schemes announced by Aam Aadmi Party. The officers are the joint director of Department of Woman and Child Development and special secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department.

In a public notice published on Wednesday, the officers called both the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana (which aims to give Rs 2100 to women who do not pay taxes) and the Sanjeevani Yojana (which provides free treatment in government hospitals as well as in private ones to people over 60 years old), "fraudulent".

Atishi, speaking at a press event held by the AAP, said that "the notices published today in newspapers were completely false." BJP put pressure on the officers, and they issued a false notice to the public because they were shocked by their response. These officers will face strict administrative action."

Atishi pointed to a copy the Cabinet's approval of Mahila Saman Yojana and said: "This is the cabinet notification after it approved the Rs 1,000 allowance for women under Mahila Sanman Yojana...The notification clearly states Rs 1,000. The Delhi Police will investigate these officers and take strict action against them for publishing such a false public notice.

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was also present at the press conference and said that the BJP has a fear of the public due to their positive response to AAP schemes and door-to-door campaigning. He said that the BJP does not have a chief-ministerial candidate or an agenda to share with the public in advance of the upcoming election.

"We know the BJP's plot to obstruct work in Delhi by using the Lieutenant Governor, bureaucrats and other schemes. We did not let them impede our work. They devised a scheme and arrested us all. The BJP can't show off their time in Delhi. Seven MPs have served the BJP in the last ten years but they have not shown any achievements. He said they lack a candidate for chief minister and a clearly defined agenda.

"The AAP runs a positive campaign." We are sharing our accomplishments from the past ten years, and we ask for votes on the basis of our work. Our opponents, on the other hand, resort to insults. We announced recently a new program that provides an allowance of Rs 2100. This follows the cabinet's approval of a Rs 1000 allowance. If we come back to power, I said we would increase the amount to Rs. 2,100. We also introduced the Sanjeevani Yojana and people are eagerly filling out forms. The people seem to be happy about it and want us back to power. "This is why the BJP feels threatened," he said.

He claimed that investigation agencies, such as the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) or the Enforcement Directorate, would conduct raids on all senior AAP officials, including CM Atishi to distract them away from the election campaign.

"We have learned from our reliable sources that ED, CBI and other agencies met and plan to falsely accuse Atishi of a crime involving the Transport Department. He said that the BJP was conspiring to undermine the scheme of free commuting for women.

Kejriwal alleged also that former BJP Mp Parvesh Singh was distributing money to people before the elections.

Atishi said that the BJP could create any false case, but that the people of Delhi were observing and would respond during the upcoming election.

Public notices about Delhi Govt Schemes

Two departments of the Delhi Government published public notices both in Hindi and English newspapers. The situation highlighted once again the fragile relationship between Delhi's bureaucracy, and its elected government. The services department is now under the Lieutenant Governor's control after an amendment was made to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act.

A joint director of the Department of Women and Child Development published a public notice in newspapers about the Rs 2,100 promised under Mahila Samman Yojana. The notice stated, ""..., a political party claims to be able to pay Rs 2,100 a month to eligible individuals under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna... No such scheme has yet been notified in Delhi... When such a scheme becomes official, the Department of Women and Child Development launches a

The statement added: "The public is hereby warned and asked not to believe such promises about a nonexistent scheme as they are misleading and lacking any authority ...,".

The second notice by the Special Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department also called the promises false, and added that people had started to visit government hospitals and offices in order to ask about the scheme.

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What is Sriram Krishnan? Donald Trump recently named Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American investor and venture capitalist, to serve as his senior AI policy advisor.

 

Mr. Trump announced that Sriram would become Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Mr. Krishnan will work in close conjunction with David Sacks, former PayPal COO who Trump appointed to oversee White House policy related to AI and Crypto.

Sriram will collaborate closely with David Sacks to ensure America maintains its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). He'll assist with shaping and coordinating AI policies across government as well as working closely with President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Mr. Krishnan may not be new to Silicon Valley, but his presence has grown increasingly notable since Elon Musk asked this Indian-American engineer - temporarily run Twitter until its full acquisition by another billionaire - in 2022.

Mr. Krishnan hails from Chennai in India. Throughout his career he has established himself as an influential strategist and builder in Silicon Valley. Involved with tech titans such as Facebook (now Meta), Twitter and Snap, Mr. Krishnan played a critical role in developing Facebook Audience Network - Google AdWords competitor; leading product initiatives aimed at increasing user engagement when first working at Twitter; instrumental in creating Facebook Audience Network that rivals it; responsible for product initiatives designed to increase user engagement when first joining Twitter;

As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz - one of Silicon Valley's premier venture firms - Mr. Krishnan brought operational experience from prior roles before leading efforts at Andreessen Horowitz's London office to advance new technologies like AI and cryptocurrency that are shaping tech's future. Mr. Krishnan led efforts at expanding internationally through opening an a16z office outside the US for expansion purposes.

Krishnan's Views on AI

Mr. Krishnan's appointment as senior AI advisor is of critical significance given its growing impact on geopolitics and global competitiveness as well as economic development. At A16z, his work closely aligns with emerging trends such as advancements in generative AI technology as well as personalized assistant AI services.

Mr. Krishnan frequently spoke as a venture investor on AI's power to transform industries, noting its potential impact in his speeches: quoting him when discussing AI as part of their core capability rather than just as an add-on tool "companies that embrace AI as an essential means will define the next decade".

As the US strives to become a global leader in AI, Krishnan's knowledge will be essential. Together with AI and Crypto expert David Sacks, he will serve as an advisor on AI policy issues within the Trump administration. Together they'll work on ways to strike an optimal balance between innovation and regulation - an ongoing challenge facing United States AI businesses.

What Are Critics Saying about Trump's AI Policy? Experts and commentators from the tech community have responded differently to Krishnan's appointment as Senior AI Advisor for AI Policy by President Trump, with some people being worried by its approach towards deregulation of AI technology.

Some have identified potential conflicts of interests in the involvement of tech industry leaders like Mr. Krishnan and Sacks in AI policy decisions. Some observers worry that Mr. Krishnan with his background at Microsoft, Twitter and Meta could become a candidate for positions which prioritize large tech firms over public interests.

The Financial Times notes that people such as David Sacks who were appointed AI and Crypto Czar have histories "often drawing criticism." This suggests that Krishnan may also come under close scrutiny.

Concerns also exist regarding the impact of AI policies implemented by government on safety and ethics standards. Both major political parties support AI development; however, implementation remains key. Critics claim rapid AI development may result in unintended side-effects such as bias or ethical dilemmas without adequate safeguards being put in place to mitigate them.

Summary: Although Sriram Krishnan brings extensive industry experience to his administration role, critics remain concerned over possible deregulation, bias against industry players and inadequacy of safety measures within an industry as rapidly transforming as artificial intelligence.

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