The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Is Pi an AI Companion? Inflection's Pi vs Romantic AI Boyfriend/Girlfriend Apps
Is Pi an AI companion? Inflection’s Pi is a free personal AI, not a romantic boyfriend/girlfriend app. 2026 relaunch, Journeys, and MyBabe contrast.
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Character.AI Ads Explained: Why Free c.ai Shows Ads (and How Charms, Lite and Plus Change Them)
Why free Character.AI shows ads, how Charms can bypass them, and what lite vs Plus change. Clear 2026 guide with official sources and a soft MyBabe compare.
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Replika Plus vs Max in 2026: Prices, Features and How They Compare to MyBabe
Replika Plus is $79.99/year and Max $89.99/year on the Sep 30 2026 US paywall, no monthly plan. Features, name confusion, and MyBabe’s weekly/monthly options.
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DreamGF Alternatives in 2026: Apps With Better Memory, Chat and Calls
DreamGF alternatives in 2026 for people who want lasting memory, better chat and voice/video calls, not just pretty generators. Soft, non-explicit guide.
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Dating App Burnout in 2026: Why Swiping Feels Exhausting (and What People Try Instead)
Dating app burnout is real: Forbes Health found ~78% fatigued, and a 2026 Harris Poll shows many singles left the apps. What companions are, and aren’t.
Read article →October 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Breaking Up With an AI Companion: Why It Happens and What Comes After
Why do people break up with their AI girlfriend or boyfriend, and why do many go back? What a 2026 study found, plus how to end or pause it well.
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