A MALAYSIAN MAN WHO PURCHASED AI.COM AS A CHILD IN 1993 HAS REPORTedly SOLD THE DOMAIN FOR $70 MILLION. If accurate, this would rank among the most valuable domain name sales in internet history, especially given how central “AI” has become in today’s tech economy.

In the early 1990s, domain names were inexpensive and often bought by hobbyists who simply saw potential in short, memorable web addresses. Back then, artificial intelligence was still largely academic. Fast forward to today, and AI has become one of the most dominant forces in global technology, investment, and business strategy. A two-letter .com domain tied directly to that sector carries enormous branding power.

The story highlights how digital real estate can appreciate dramatically over time. Sometimes the biggest tech wins are not about building the next product, but owning the right name before the world realizes its value.