Indian-origin CEO thinks he should ‘Get a Green Card’; Elon Musk's one-word response goes viral

Elon Musk’s reaction to an X post by Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI, has become a trending topic on social media. The billionaire’s succinct reply to Srinivas' question about obtaining a green card has captured widespread attention. Srinivas, who has been waiting for this citizenship status for three years, sought opinions through his post.

I think I should get a green card. Wdyt?

— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) December 14, 2024

In his post, Srinivas stated, “I think I should get a green card. Wdyt?” Among the various replies, it was Elon Musk's response that stood out. In a single word, Musk wrote, “Yes.” Srinivas responded with a red heart emoji and a folded hands emoji, further amplifying the interaction.

Who is Aravind Srinivas? Aravind Srinivas is the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine backed by notable investors, including Jeff Bezos. Founded in 2022 by Srinivas, Andy Konwinski, Denis Yarats, and Johnny Ho, Perplexity has quickly gained traction in the tech world.

Srinivas is an alumnus of IIT Madras and holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. His career began as a research intern at OpenAI, followed by similar roles at Google and DeepMind. Before co-founding Perplexity, he returned to OpenAI as a research scientist.

Musk and Srinivas' Ongoing Conversation: This isn’t the first time Elon Musk has engaged with Srinivas on social media. Recently, Musk commented on another post by Srinivas regarding his green card application.

"We have an upside-down system that makes it hard for highly talented people to come to America legally, but trivial for criminals to come here illegally. Why is it easier to get in illegally as a murderer than legally as a Nobel Laureate? @realDonaldTrump and DOGE will fix this," Musk wrote, referencing the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The interaction between these tech leaders continues to spark discussions on social media, highlighting ongoing issues within the U.S. immigration system.