David Thompson

Senior Reporter · Bethlehem, PA

With a Master's degree in Public Affairs from Penn State University, David has spent over a decade as a political reporter. He has previously reported for WITF, bringing a nuanced understanding of state and local politics to his current role.

3 stories from David Thompson in Easton

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Ex-DOGE startup gets inside Anthropic through unexpected weakness

A cybersecurity startup founded by former DOGE staffers found a way into some internal systems at Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, during an authorized security test, according to a story published Oct. 26 in The Washington Post and also shared by Gizmodo.

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People have received religious exemption against AI usage

There are some people out there who are morally opposed to AI, so much so they might be seeking legal protections against using it.

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A Routine Town Meeting Took an Unexpected Turn During Public Comment

A local government meeting turned into a public shouting match after a New Jersey mayor mocked a resident during open comments, according to coverage by the New York Post.

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