The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Interactive AI Avatars in 2026: Real-Time Faces You Can Talk To
Interactive AI avatars can now see, listen and react live on video. What Tavus Griffin and LemonSlice CWM-1 show, and what it means for AI companions.
Read article →October 11, 2026 · 7 min read
AI Companion Toys and Robot Pets in 2026: Fuzozo, Moflin and the Rise of Fluffy AI
AI companion toys like Fuzozo and Casio's Moflin are booming in 2026. What they do, what they cost, and how they compare with companion apps.
Read article →October 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Should You Use a Fake Name With Your AI Companion? What to Share and What to Keep
Should you give an AI companion your real name? What a 2026 privacy study found, what is safe to share, and how to keep memory without oversharing.
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Does an AI Companion Stop You Dating? What a Randomized Experiment Found
Does using an AI girlfriend or boyfriend make you date less? A 2026 six-week randomized experiment and new interview research give a nuanced answer.
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1 in 7 Partnered Young Adults Chat With an AI Romantic Companion: The Secret Soulmates Study
The Secret Soulmates report found 15% of partnered US adults aged 18-30 regularly chat with an AI romantic companion, and most keep it secret.
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Loneliness and Healthy Years: What the New Tulane Study Found
A 2026 Nature Communications study of 277,489 adults links loneliness and isolation to fewer healthy years, especially for men. What it found.
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