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AI-related domains, stolen domain lawsuit: Top news

AI-related domains, stolen domain lawsuit: Top news

Here’s what made the news in August.

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These were the top stories on Reglike, ranked by views.

1. Man sues GoDaddy six years following he states domain was stolen – The domain was subsequently sold in an expired domain auction.

2. GoDaddy gets patent for “Recommending domains from free text” – For example, it could pull text from an “Regarding Us” page to determine possible domains.

3. AI-related firms are buying lots of domains – Here are some examples of AI firms buying domains. Hint: the domains don’t always have ‘ai’ in them.

4. Ranking domain registrars based on the latest .com data – See how many .com domains the top registrars have under management.

5. I fell for a fake online store. I ought to have noticed the warning signs. I was in a hurry. I saw a great deal. I was duped.

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