Pope's AI Warning May Help Workers Seek Religious Exemptions

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI could enable workers to seek religious exemptions from using the technology. A software engineer in North Carolina secured such an exemption last month. The pope warned AI reduces human dignity by turning people into data and called for responsible care. Companies increasingly require AI use, with 40% of U.S. employees using it at work. Workers may now argue against AI use based on religious beliefs.