What does .ai mean?
Registry operator: Government of Anguilla — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .ai is actually used for
Rare case where a ccTLD became the unambiguous category TLD. Investors, press, and users all parse name.ai correctly with zero explanation. The price is real but trivial against what you're building. One honest caution: 'AI-washing' backlash is coming eventually; if your product isn't actually AI-centric, don't cosplay.
Is .ai a country code or generic domain?
.ai is technically a country-code TLD (the ccTLD for Anguilla), but it's widely marketed and used as a general-purpose extension. Google treats several such ccTLDs — including this one where applicable — as generic rather than geo-targeted.
Who runs .ai?
.ai is operated by Government of Anguilla, the registry for Anguilla. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 1995.
Can anyone register a .ai domain?
Yes — .ai is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it, and some ccTLDs add local-presence or ID requirements. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: The hottest TLD on earth. If your product is AI, this is the .com of your category — pay up. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .ai review.