An OpenSecrets profile reveals that Sony Corp reported campaign finance totals and lobbying data for the current election cycle. Notably, lobbying figures were released by the Senate Office of Public Records on April 24, 2025, indicating active corporate involvement in influencing political processes.

The Communications Workers of America filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge alleging that a Sony subsidiary, Santa Monica Studio, limited protected organizing activities by forcibly removing union members from public spaces, alongside insensitive remarks from former executives regarding layoffs.

Sony’s internal audit of its Malaysian contractor, responsible for supplying plastic components, found probable violations of its supply chain labor code including allegations of forced labour practices and unpaid wages. The company stated its strict supply chain rules, but the audit revealed breaches that align with previous forced labour concerns raised by workers and activists.

Sony Music Group sent letters to 700 AI developers and music streaming services on May 16, 2024, declaring its decision to opt out of unauthorized text and data mining for AI training. The move was part of a public declaration outlining that any use of Sony Music content for AI-related purposes requires explicit authorization, reinforcing copyright protections and emphasizing the need for ethical data practices in AI development.

Sony Music issued a public declaration warning tech companies not to mine its recordings, compositions, and lyrics for AI training without proper consent, credit, and compensation. The company is engaging with hundreds of AI developers and streaming services to ensure its intellectual property and its artists’ rights are respected.

According to OpenSecrets, Sony Corp spent $2,958,670 on lobbying activities in 2023. The figures, based on Senate Office of Public Records data, highlight the company’s significant financial influence on political processes.