OpenAI, Meta and Google Compete for .agent in ICANN’s 2026 Round
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OpenAI, Meta and Google are competing for the .agent domain string in the 2026 application round overseen by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), highlighting the growing push to establish branded and general-purpose internet endings for artificial intelligence services. ICANN published the application list Oct. 7 after receiving 1,615 applications from 481 applicants. The application period ran from April 30 through Aug. 12. OpenAI applied for 15 strings, including .openai, .chatgpt, .gpt, .codex, .agent, .agi, .asi and .mcp. Nine of its applications face competition from other applicants.
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