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# The story behind AI.com: initials worth $70 million

February 13, 2026 · Summary of an article by Storyboard18

Arsyan Ismail originally bought AI.com because it matched his initials. He reportedly paid about $10 million and sold it for about $70 million.

The buyer showcased an agentic AI platform on the name during Super Bowl LX.

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AI.com sold for $70 million in one of the biggest domain deals ever
Storyboard18 · February 13, 2026
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