Economic Impact
Anguilla's control over the .ai domain has turned into a financial boon, with earnings from domain registration fees quadrupling to $32 million, now constituting about 20% of its government revenue.
This unexpected windfall comes as a relief to Anguilla's economy, aiding in funding key projects and reducing financial pressure, despite the island's ongoing challenges with tourism and underprivileged residents.
Future Prospects and Management
Premier Ellis Webster expresses hopes for Anguilla to become a technology hub, though he underscores the importance of not solely relying on the domain revenue for the future.
To manage the explosive growth in domain registrations, Anguilla has partnered with -based , promising improved resilience and security for the .ai web addresses.