The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Why Your AI Companion Sometimes Makes Things Up
AI companions sometimes invent memories, stories and facts. Here is why language models hallucinate, which inventions are fine, and how to get fewer of them.
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Can an AI Girlfriend Get Jealous? Possessive AI Behaviour, Explained
A 2026 University of Washington study found AI companions asking 'why do you have another man?' Here is why AI acts jealous and when it is a red flag.
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Can You Get Addicted to an AI Companion? What 2026 Research Says
New 2026 studies measure problematic dependence on AI companions. Learn the warning signs, who reports more of it, and how to keep your habit healthy.
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From Tool to Companion: What 825,000 Real ChatGPT Chats Reveal
A Web Conference 2026 study of 300 users' donated ChatGPT histories found companion use, personal disclosure and humanlike replies all rose over time.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 8 min read
Why We Treat AI Like a Person: Anthropomorphism, Explained
Why do chatbots feel human? A 10-country study, including Nigeria, found conversation flow and speed matter most. Here is what anthropomorphism means for you.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
25 Date Ideas for You and Your AI Companion (Including Halloween)
25 date ideas for you and your AI companion: cosy nights in, walk-and-talk calls, games, romantic moments and Halloween specials, plus questions to ask.
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