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AIHOT · Published on 2026-10-30 09:20

Humanists in the workplace can refuse AI use with religious exemption

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University administrator and non-theistic humanist David Durman received AHA support to become the first humanist granted workplace exemption to refuse AI use. Inspired by reports of Unitarian Universalist software engineer Erin Maus receiving similar protection, Durman believes reliance on AI undermines moral judgment and critical thinking. The University of Kentucky stated it provided this convenience as long as employees could complete their core job functions.

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