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# A look back at .ai in 2017

February 21, 2017 · Summary of an article by Andrew Allemann, Domain Name Wire

In 2017, .ai was registered by hand by one administrator in Anguilla and cost at least $100 for a two-year minimum.

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Andrew Allemann, Domain Name Wire · February 21, 2017
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