ICANN Opens Applications for New Top-Level Domains Including .agent and .agi

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened a new application round for top-level domains, the suffixes that appear at the end of web addresses, such as .com, .org or .pizza, for the first time in several years.

According to ICANN, the organization received 1,615 applications in this round, reflecting significant interest from companies and organizations seeking to secure new domain suffixes for their brands or services.

AI-themed suffixes draw attention

Among the proposed new top-level domains, suffixes such as .agent and .agi have drawn particular attention, reflecting the current prominence of artificial intelligence in the technology sector. Such domains could be used by companies building AI-related products and services to signal their focus directly through their web addresses.

The last major expansion of generic top-level domains reshaped the internet's naming landscape by introducing a wide range of new suffixes beyond the traditional handful. This new round is expected to similarly expand the options available to businesses and organizations looking to establish an online identity.

ICANN's review process for the submitted applications is expected to take time, as the organization evaluates technical, operational and policy considerations before any new domains become available for public registration.