Nihal J. Krishan

Nihal J. Krishan is a seasoned journalist specializing in tech policy, currently serving as a Tech Policy Reporter for The Hindu while leading the Emerging Technology and Society program at the Council for Strategic and Defense Research as a Visiting Scholar. Nihal co-founded the Generative: AI Art and Culture Series and previously reported for FedScoop, covering the interplay between technology and politics, particularly in AI policy. Prior roles include serving as a Big Tech Reporter for the Washington Examiner, a Ben Bagdikian Reporting Fellow at Mother Jones, and a Political Reporter for InsideSources, where Nihal focused on various aspects of technology policy, lobbying, and campaign finance. Nihal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government & Journalism from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies & Communications from American University.