Indian-Origin CEO Thinks He Should Get A Green Card; Elon Musk Has A Take - See Post

Elon Musk’s simple yet impactful response to a social media post by Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI, has become a talking point online. Srinivas, who has been waiting for his green card for three years, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thoughts on the matter. “I think I should get a green card. Wdyt?” he asked.

While many responded, it was Musk’s concise reply that stood out. The tech billionaire simply wrote, “Yes.” The directness of his answer quickly gained traction, drawing reactions from across the platform. Srinivas, too, acknowledged Musk’s comment with a red heart and folded hands emoji, further fuelling the online discussion.

Yes

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 14, 2024

Who is Aravind Srinivas?

Aravind Srinivas is the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine backed by prominent investors, including Jeff Bezos. A graduate of IIT Madras and a PhD holder from the University of California, Berkeley, Srinivas began his career as a research intern at OpenAI before moving to tech giants like Google and DeepMind. He later returned to OpenAI as a research scientist before venturing into entrepreneurship.

Musk’s broader views on immigration

This isn’t the first time Musk has weighed in on immigration-related issues. In an earlier post, the SpaceX CEO criticised the challenges faced by skilled individuals trying to enter the US legally. He questioned why it was easier for criminals to cross the border illegally than for highly talented people to obtain legal entry, adding that reforms were necessary.