The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Use an AI Companion Without Letting It Crowd Out Real Life
Is it bad to talk to an AI every day? What research says, plus 10 practical habits for enjoying an AI companion while keeping your real-world life full.
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Lonely at Work: What Remote Work Research Shows, and What Actually Helps
Gallup says 22% of employees felt lonely a lot of the previous day. What 2026 research says about workplace and remote work loneliness, and practical fixes.
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CrushOn AI Alternatives in 2026: Apps With Memory, Voice and Video
Want more than character chat? CrushOn AI alternatives for 2026 compared on memory, voice, video calls and pricing, for adults who want one ongoing companion.
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Can Someone Read Your AI Companion Chats? What a 2026 Forensics Study Found
A 2026 forensics study found some AI companion apps keep chats on the phone, even after deletion. What it means for your privacy and how to protect your chats.
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AI Romance Scams vs an AI Companion You Chose: How to Tell the Difference
Norton found 44% of US online daters were targeted by a dating scam. How AI romance scams work, the warning signs, and how a companion app you chose differs.
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Why AI Labs Asked Religious Leaders If a Chatbot Might Be Conscious
Anthropic quietly met rabbis, priests and theologians about Claude's values and possible consciousness. What happened, what it proves, and what it doesn't.
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