American Humanist Association

Rule Changes

Supported Durman's request and announced the accommodation

David Durman, a research administrator at the University of Kentucky, asked in August 2026 to be excused from using AI at work. He cited his Humanist beliefs, arguing that delegating thinking to tools like ChatGPT would undercut his ability to act as a moral person. On September 25, the university's Office of Equal Opportunity granted the request under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Updated Nov 1