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University administrator wins religious exemption from using AI at work

Original: You don’t need to believe in a god to get a religious exemption from using AI at work David Durman, a University of Kent

David Durman, an administrator at the University of Kentucky, has been granted a religious exemption from being required to use artificial intelligence tools in his job. The case highlights that such exemptions do not require belief in a god, raising questions about how workplace AI mandates intersect with religious and moral objections. Observers are debating whether similar claims could spread as more employers push AI adoption.

Why now: The ruling offers a template for workers seeking exemptions from workplace AI mandates, a live concern as AI adoption accelerates.

David DurmanUniversity of Kentucky

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• You don’t need to believe in a god to get a religious exemption from using AI at work David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, recently earned a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/you-… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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