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Domain types

# .ai

The country-code top-level domain for Anguilla, managed by the Government of Anguilla. It has become a favorite extension for artificial intelligence companies and startups, even though it is formally a country code.

## Why it matters

Demand from AI startups pushed .ai prices up sharply on the aftermarket. Because Anguilla controls the extension, the government sets policy and pricing, and renewal fees can change. Buyers should budget for ongoing costs, not just the purchase price. Sellers of short or keyword .ai names often find strong end-user interest. A common mistake is treating .ai like a global generic extension with fixed rules. It is a country code, and its terms can shift. Always check current renewal fees at your registrar before a deal closes.

Source: [iana.org](https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/ai.html)

[Read next.com vs .ai vs .io vs .co: How to Choose a Domain Extension](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/com-vs-ai-vs-io-vs-co)

## Where we use this term

-   [LLL, NNN, and 4-Letter Domains: How Short Domains Are Valued](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/short-domain-value)
-   [11 Recent Domain Name Upgrade Acquisitions Revealed on Twitter](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/11-recent-domain-name-upgrade-acquisitions-revealed-on-twitter)
-   [.ai Domain Names: What Are They and Do You Need One?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-domain-names)
-   [.ai Passed 1 Million Domains and Raised Prices in 2026](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-domains-one-million-price-increase)
-   [Grit Brokerage Discusses Recent Domain Sales as of Q1 2026](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-discusses-recent-domain-sales-as-of-q1-2026)

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