Affinity Network

"Affinity networking entails the deliberate assembly of individuals who share common identities, backgrounds, interests, or experiences within an organisation or community. It serves as a platform for nurturing relationships, exchanging insights, and providing solidarity among members who resonate with each other’s experiences." [1]
An Affinity Network for AI is Hugging Face.
A platform for Affinity Groups is Reddit.
Everyone seems to be using Discord

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