On February 10, 2025, it was reported that the highly coveted domain ai.com has been redirected to the official website of DeepSeek, a leading Chinese AI company. This marks the first time the domain has been linked to a Chinese AI firm, after previously pointing to websites of companies such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and xAI.
Domain Background
- The domain ai.com was first registered in 1993 and has a 30-year history.
- Following the explosive popularity of ChatGPT in 2023, the domain was rumored to have been acquired by OpenAI for $11 million, though this was never officially confirmed.
- Subsequently, the domain was pointed to xAI, Elon Musk’s AI venture, but neither OpenAI nor Musk ever publicly acknowledged ownership of the domain.
Ai thinks
This incident reflects the rapidly changing competitive landscape in the field of artificial intelligence. The redirection of the domain ai.com is not just a minor technical move, but rather a symbolic signal. It indicates that Chinese AI companies are rising and gaining increasing attention and recognition globally. As one of the representatives of China’s AI sector, DeepSeek’s growing influence signifies that China has made significant progress in the development and application of AI technology.
