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description: "Identity Digital data says .ai use rose about 300% from 2020 to 2025. In Q1 2025, about 28% of startups chose .ai, while .com's share fell from 64% to…"
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# 28% of new startups choose .ai

April 8, 2025 · Summary of an article by André Piti, Openprovider

Identity Digital data says .ai use rose about 300% from 2020 to 2025. In Q1 2025, about 28% of startups chose .ai, while .com's share fell from 64% to 46%.

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The rise of AI TLDs: a deep dive into AI's digital landscape
André Piti, Openprovider · April 8, 2025
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