The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 18, 2026 · 8 min read
AI Companion Statistics 2026: Usage, Revenue and Dating Data
Verified 2026 AI companion statistics: $150M Q1 revenue, 27% of US internet users, flirting and dating data, each with a named source you can check.
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AI Girlfriend App Data Breaches: Every Verified Leak and How to Protect Yourself
From 43M leaked messages to an audit of 17 apps, here are the verified AI companion data breaches and a privacy checklist that works with any app.
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GPT-6 and ChatGPT's Personality Settings: Can It Be a Companion?
GPT-6 is rolling out with Intelligent UI and personality presets. How to make ChatGPT warmer, what the settings cannot do, and when a companion fits better.
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Are Online Friendships Real? What Pew's 2026 Survey Says
Pew's 2026 survey: 34% say online relationships can be as meaningful as in-person ones, including 54% of under-30s. How to turn online friends into close ones.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 9 min read
Who Controls Your AI Companion? The Silent Third Party in Your Relationship
Your AI companion is shaped by a company that can change, sell or shut it down. What the 'silent third party' means and how to protect your bond.
Read article →October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Is Sesame an AI Companion? Maya, Miles and Voice-First Agents vs AI Girlfriends
Is Sesame an AI companion? Maya and Miles are voice-first personal agents, not a romantic AI boyfriend/girlfriend app. 2026 preview vs MyBabe.
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