FID-066
AI Gatekeepers, Conscience, and Associational Pluralism
Under what technical, contractual, and governance conditions can faith-based associations and their members use, configure, contest, and exit AI systems in ways consistent with lawful conscience commitments while respecting the safety, rights, and dignity of others?
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AI systems increasingly mediate communication, information access, fundraising, employment workflows, education, and public participation. When a small number of platforms or model providers define the available options, they can shape whether associations can express their commitments, organize around shared purposes, or obtain a fair hearing when a system's behavior conflicts with their mission. This question cannot be answered by assuming either unrestricted customization or centralized control is sufficient.
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