The Caribbean island that just happens to be making millions thanks to AI

AI has arrived as a revolution yet to reach its peak; however, it's already generating all kinds of opinions, as well as anecdotes like the one from Anguilla . This small, idyllic island in the eastern Caribbean and British territory owes much to the birth of Artificial Intelligence , which is making it a lot of money by pure chance.

Back in the 1980s, the internet was dawning, and every country had to be present on it with its own unique web addresses . Thus, Spain acquired the .es domain, the United States acquired .us, and the United Kingdom acquired .uk. Over time, all territories acquired their own domains, either based on their English name or in their own language. For example, the Caribbean island of Anguilla adopted the .ai address.

The arrival of AI changed everything (and for the better)

Although the island of Anguilla is full of stunning pristine beaches and attracts many tourists each year, this territory is also severely impacted by North Atlantic hurricanes every fall. This leaves the economy it relies on thanks to tourism completely vulnerable. However, the arrival of Artificial Intelligence has been its particular jackpot.

The emergence of this type of technology led Artificial Intelligence to adopt the acronym ai , thus becoming the domain itself. However, this domain was already registered by Anguilla, so many companies and other individuals have had to pay the Caribbean territory to register new websites. This is how this small island, which, despite being dependent on the United Kingdom , has a significant degree of autonomy, is earning millions of Caribbean dollars.

A luxurious paradise oasis with extensive beaches

The island of Anguilla is small and barely noticeable; however, its most notable feature is its extensive, pristine beaches of fine, white sand . A total of 26 kilometers of coastline, it is becoming increasingly popular in the Caribbean. There are salt lagoons, cays, and even uninhabited islets, among which Sandy Island stands out, with only a single restaurant and cabana.

However, the beaches that are home to luxury resorts are the most visited by tourists seeking the tranquility and spectacular turquoise waters, the Caribbean climate, and the best of its cuisine. Some examples are Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay, and Shoal Bay East , with its renowned pink sand. It's also an island where you can enjoy its gastronomy, as in 2024 it was selected as a Leading Culinary Destination at the World Travel Awards , better known as the "Oscars of tourism."