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It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains
Publication: The Verge
Author: David Pierce
Source published: 07/10/2026, 18:46:16 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 19:44:37 UTC
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Briefings
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the acceptance of 1,615 applications for new top-level domains, marking the first time in years. Major AI companies including Meta and OpenAI submitted applications for the .agent domain, while seven others applied for .agi. Six applicants also submitted for .asi, likely targeting President Trump. The trend reflects the widespread presence of artificial intelligence in the digital landscape.
Key points
- ICANN accepted 1,615 applications for new top-level domains, the first time in years.
- Meta and OpenAI submitted applications for the .agent domain.
Context and limitations
The article provides a snapshot of initial submissions from October 2026, with no data on acceptance rates, domain registration status, or long-term adoption trends.
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