Lawsuit alleges Soros-linked groups orchestrated China-funded scheme in Seattle

A class action lawsuit filed in Washington alleges that the Foundation to Promote Open Society, a central part of George Soros’s nonprofit network, conspired to execute a Chinese-backed scheme to obstruct data center development in Seattle.

The complaint, reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon, claims the alleged scheme resulted in job losses for workers and harassment of their families. The lawsuit arrives amid scrutiny of anti-data center movements that critics suggest may be funded by international interests rather than purely grassroots efforts.

The legal action follows recent local measures in Seattle that banned new data center development following protests from activist groups. The lawsuit alleges these groups received funding originating from China. This comes as lawmakers and officials have expressed concerns regarding foreign influence over the infrastructure necessary for the United States artificial intelligence industry.