Communities have always been about belonging — shared laughter, common goals, inside jokes, and human connection. But what happens when the next person asking to join your group chat… isn’t a person at all? In this episode of AI Chronicles, we explore the provocative idea of AI not just building communities, but seeking membership in them. From online forums to creative collectives, could intelligent machines one day become part of our social fabric — contributing ideas, sharing stories, and even earning trust? It’s a question that forces us to rethink what belonging truly means. Can something without emotion ever be part of something deeply human? Or are we on the brink of welcoming digital citizens into our most personal spaces?