Artificial Intelligence AI adoption meets its first conscientious objector Software engineer reportedly secures religious opt out of AI tools at work iStock.com/Thai Noipho Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 19 June 2026 I don’t often get to say this, so please indulge me this rare moment of smugness – I was right. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Artificial Intelligence The unlikely case for religious opt-outs from AI tools Disputes Religious exemption complaint shows growing problem of AI hallucinations Community Fighting AI with AI: Pinsent Masons launches tribunal workflow tool Covid-19 How employers can probe religious exemptions to covid vaccine mandates