Transforming Anguilla: The AI Boom Unleashed
The unexpected AI surge is redefining Anguilla, a small Caribbean island with a population of 15,000. With .ai as its official domain, Anguilla is now a hub for AI companies, turning domain registrations into a vital revenue source.
Key Insights:
- Dramatic Growth:
- Domain registrations skyrocketed from 48,000 in 2018 to 144,000 in 2022.
- A projected 870,000 by September 2025, targeting 1 million by November.
- Financial Impact:
- Revenue jumped from $2.9 million in 2018 to an estimated $93 million in 2025.
- This represents nearly 47% of the state’s budget by 2025, compared to less than 1% pre-2018.
These funds are fueling critical projects: debt reduction, airport expansion, renewable energy, and biodiversity conservation.
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