.ai

The default address for anything to do with artificial intelligence — and the reason a tiny Caribbean territory now runs one of the most valuable registries on earth.

€229.00to register, per year
€229.00to renew, per year
€229.00to transfer in
2 yrminimum term

Illustrative figures for layout only — not verified pricing. The live catalogue is not yet sourced.

Before you buy

Two-year minimumRegistrations and renewals are sold in two-year blocks. The price shown is per year; you will be charged for two.
No WHOIS privacyThe registry forbids privacy services. Your contact details are public.

Registry rules

RegistryNIC.AI (Anguilla)
TypeccTLD
Introduced1995
Registration term2–10 years
WHOIS privacyforbidden
DNSSECsupported
Internationalised namesno
Transfer lock60 days
Renewal grace30 days
Redemption30 days

Who it is for

Anything where the audience already assumes AI — a model, a tool, a research group. It is the only extension that signals the category before anyone reads a word.

What to watch out for

Two-year minimum, no WHOIS privacy, and prices that have risen every year since 2023. Budget for the renewal, not the registration.

Common questions

Why is .ai so expensive?

The registry sets a high wholesale price and demand has outrun supply since 2023. Nobody is marking it up unusually — the floor really is that high.

Do I have to buy two years?

Yes. The registry only sells in two-year blocks, for registrations and renewals alike.

Can I hide my details?

No. The registry forbids privacy services, so your contact data is published.