David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator and Humanist for 30 years, asked to avoid using artificial intelligence tools at work because he believes they could replace his judgment and moral responsibility. On September 25, the university granted his request under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, which also protects nontheistic beliefs, ruling that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship. Its decision followed the Supreme Court’s 2023 Groff v. DeJoy ruling, which requires employers to show that accommodating sincerely held religious beliefs would impose substantial costs. Durman’s case is not automatically applicable to other employees, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Office distinguishes religious beliefs from personal preferences. Meanwhile, 52% of U.S. employees reported using AI at work at least a few times a year as of May 2026, up from 21% in 2023, while 48% feared it could make some or all of their duties obsolete.
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