Walt Disney Co. and NBCUniversal are currently employing lobbyists to oversee legislation that may prevent them from utilizing a profitable state tax break in the event that artificial intelligence is utilized to replace workers in their film and TV productions. Lobbyists based in Albany, representing both companies, began monitoring the bill (S. B 7422) shortly after its introduction in June during the winding down of the 2023 legislative session.

This information was disclosed to the state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. While neither company has publicly stated their position on the measure, it is evident that they have financial motivations for doing so. Additionally, they are involved in AI-powered legal analytics, workflow tools, and providing premium legal and business news.