Religious Freedom in the Age of AI: A Constitutional Law Perspective

Title

Religious Freedom in the Age of AI: A Constitutional Law Perspective

Creator

Sehanobis, Tridipa; Saleem, Mohammad; Sanjaya, Karun; Kumar, Abhishek Benedict

Description

This chapter examines the developing linkage between religious freedom and artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of constitutional law. As AI systems play a growing role in filtering access to information, censoring speech, and shaping governance, they pose remarkable opportunities while also constituting major challenges to the freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). The chapter considers how AI can improve religious expression and inter- religious dialogue, and then it identifies concerns, such as algorithmic bias, digital censorship, and surveillance of religious groups. It also examines constitutional structures and case laws, with special attention to the balance between technological innovation and fundamental rights protection. By promoting ethically designed AI systems, inclusive governance and effective legal protections, this chapter suggests elements of such a normative blueprint to ensure that religious freedom continues to be affirmed in the digital era. It ends with future- oriented approaches and how AI regulation could be aligned with FoRB standards globally. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Intersections of AI and the Freedom of Religion or Belief;pp.135-160

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Sehanobis T., School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Saleem M., Faculty of Law, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India; Sanjaya K., Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India; Kumar A.B., Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833733832-3; 979-833733830-9;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3830-9.ch006

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