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ICANN announced 1,615 new top-level domain applications from 481 global applicants, with AI-focused domains like .agent, .agi, and .superintelligence attracting major tech competition. Meta and OpenAI led efforts, submitting 21 and 15 applications respectively, including brand-specific domains such as .meta, .facebook, and .chatgpt. These exclusive domains aim to enhance brand recognition for direct product use. However, official activation is pending, with ICANN stating approval processes will continue and new domains will not take effect before next year.
ICANN announced 1,615 new top-level domain applications from 481 global applicants, with AI-focused domains like .agent, .agi, and .superintelligence attracting major tech competition. Meta and OpenAI led efforts, submitting 21 and 15 applications respectively, including brand-specific domains such as .meta, .facebook, and .chatgpt. These exclusive domains aim to enhance brand recognition for direct product use. However, official activation is pending, with ICANN stating approval processes will continue and new domains will not take effect before next year.
Scale AI has sued ex-employee Eugene Ling and rival Mercor, alleging trade secret theft after Ling allegedly took over 100 confidential documents on customer strategies. Scale claims Ling pitched Mercor to a major client before leaving. Mercor denies using Scale’s data but admits Ling had files in a personal drive. The case highlights rivalry in the AI training market, as Meta’s TBD Labs still works with Mercor despite investing in Scale.
Scale AI has sued ex-employee Eugene Ling and rival Mercor, alleging trade secret theft after Ling allegedly took over 100 confidential documents on customer strategies. Scale claims Ling pitched Mercor to a major client before leaving. Mercor denies using Scale’s data but admits Ling had files in a personal drive. The case highlights rivalry in the AI training market, as Meta’s TBD Labs still works with Mercor despite investing in Scale.





