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
Anthropic's President Called AI Romance 'Terrible'. A Fair Response
Daniela Amodei called AI romance a terrible use of AI. Here is what she said, where she has a point, what research shows and what healthy AI love looks like.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Lonely Days and AI Chatbots: What a 14-Day Diary Study Found
A 2026 diary study of 97 chatbot users found people chat longer on lonelier days. Here is what helped, what it cost, and a simple plan for lonely days.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 8 min read
How AI Companions Build Relationships: What a 2026 Study of 20 Apps Found
A 2026 study tested 79 features in 20 AI companions and chatbots. See how friend apps build relationships in stages, and why memory and proactive texts matter.
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Lonely During the Holidays? Why It Happens and How to Get Through It
51% of adults feel lonely around the holidays, even with loved ones. Why the season makes loneliness louder, and a practical plan for alone or in a crowd.
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Living Alone and Lonely? What 2026 Data Shows, and What Helps
People who live alone are about twice as likely to feel lonely. New 2026 data from Korea, England, the US and Australia, plus a practical plan that helps.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Talking vs Texting Your AI Companion: What the Research Says
A 4-week study of 981 adults found voice chatbots beat text on loneliness at moderate use, but not for heavy users. How to use calls and texts well.
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