Tim Berners-Lee's Web Foundation shuts down, mission accomplished after 15 years

Forward-looking: After advocating for a free and open web for over 15 years, the Web Foundation is officially shutting its "virtual doors." According to the organization's co-founders, its mission has essentially been accomplished, and now it's time to focus on new initiatives to ensure the web remains safe and accessible in the future.

In a letter shared by the organization's co-founders, Tim Berners-Lee and Rosemary Leith, the foundation said the modern web landscape is vastly different from what used to be. While one of the most transformative technologies ever created remains more popular than ever, there is still a need for proactive efforts to preserve the web as a free platform for users worldwide.

The Web Foundation was established in 2009 through the collective efforts of funders, colleagues, and a passionate group of supporters, the letter states. At that time, only about 20 percent of the world ...