Kentucky administrator secures AI exemption based on humanist beliefs
David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, obtained a religious exemption from using artificial intelligence at work after consulting the American Humanist Association.
Humanist concerns about critical thinking
Durman told TechCrunch that humanism focuses on human well-being and collective flourishing. He argued that relying on AI diminishes the active application of minds required to be moral actors. This reduction in mental engagement would negatively impact his ability to improve himself and others around him.
Environmental and creative impacts
A statement published by the American Humanist Association highlighted that AI interferes with people earning a living. The group also noted the environmental costs associated with the technology spell disaster for humanity and the planet. Durman further stated that the technology supplants human creativity.
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