The tech lobbying landscape in Washington D.C. is experiencing a shift as companies and investors rally against strict safety rules on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and instead advocate for focusing on the threat posed by China. This pro-tech, anti-China AI push has successfully won over skeptical members of Congress, thanks to influential players like IBM and Meta, as well as other companies and investors including Nvidia, AI startups, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and libertarian billionaire Charles Koch. This lobbying battle pits those warning about the risks of AI against those highlighting its transformative potential, with implications for AI policy in the US and the global industry.