Hacked documents reveal Soros plans for more Internet regulation

Published September 9, 2016 6:24pm ET



Documents obtained through the breach of George Soros’ Open Society Foundations reveal a comprehensive vision for the future of the Internet, with the philanthropic group funding at least 13 organizations to promote expanding government-funded access and encouraging regulatory influence over the content users view.

Minutes from an October 2015 board meeting shed light on the plans in broad terms, noting OSF hopes to fund and “solidify” like-minded civic organizations “into a field of mutually supporting, well-coordinated groups that can connect to broad and diverse constituencies.

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