Amidst a wave of anti-India sentiment on American social media, Grimes, a Canadian artist and the ex-partner of Elon Musk, has disclosed her ties to Indian culture, stating that she was raised in a half-Indian family.
Following the hiring of Indian-American businessman Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI) under Donald Trump’s administration, anti-India sentiment on American social media spiked, coinciding with this announcement. Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, is well-known for being vocal about social and cultural concerns. She and Musk have three children together.
The Indian community was swiftly defended by Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, who expressed her opinions on X (previously Twitter). Creating anti-Indian sentiment out of thin air is embarrassing to you all. Additionally, they made it obvious that they intended to carry out this plan,” she said, referring to what she called a coordinated attack.
She expressed her shock at the recent anti-Indian vitriol. She revealed that her stepfather is Indian and that growing up in a half-Indian family has influenced her viewpoint. She brushed off the xenophobic language that had emerged online and emphasized the similarities between Indian and Western cultures.
Long-standing worries about US immigration laws and job outsourcing have been brought to light by the controversy around Krishnan’s nomination. David Sacks, the White House AI, and Crypto Czar, will collaborate closely with Krishnan in his new position as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI. They will work together to influence AI advancements and policies in the US.
The belief that Indian laborers, who are brought in on H1B visas, are depriving local workers of employment options has angered many Americans. They argue that these visas cause domestic job losses, a notion that has rekindled discussions about economic policies and globalization.
