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
The Accidental AI Companion: How Everyday Chatbots Become Emotional Support
New 2026 preprints show emotional support often emerges inside ordinary ChatGPT chats. Why intentional companions beat accidental ones.
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Would You Date Someone Who Has an AI Companion? What 2026 Surveys Say
Match Group found 40% of singles would refuse to date someone with an AI companion (51% of women 18-24). Kinsey data and honest disclosure tips.
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AI Companion Laws Around the World (2026): EU, UK, China, Australia and the US
A 2026 map of AI companion and chatbot rules in the EU, UK, China, Australia, Italy and the US. Plain language for adults. Not legal advice.
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New AI Companion Laws Coming in 2027: Washington, New Jersey and Federal Bills
Washington HB 2225 starts Jan 1 2027. New Jersey S4758, the Human-Like Chatbots Act and the GUARD Act explained for adult users. Not legal advice.
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Does Claude Have a "Global Workspace"? Anthropic's J-Space Research, Explained
Anthropic says Claude has a J-space that works like a global workspace. What that means, what experts say, and why it does not prove Claude has feelings.
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People Say AI Is "Aware" but Not "Conscious": A New Study Explains the Difference
A 2026 LMU Munich study of about 1,100 people found AI is judged aware but far less conscious than humans. What it means for how we talk about AI companions.
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