The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Is Gen Z the Loneliest Generation? What the New Reporting Actually Shows
The Guardian and IPPR say young people are lonelier than ever. What the 2026 data shows about Gen Z friendships, why it is happening, and what helps.
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You Can Be Lonely in a Full House: What a New Swedish Study Found
A new Swedish study of 6,300+ adults found loneliness was just as common among people living with others. Why it happens, and what helps.
Read article →October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
What Happens to Your AI Companion When the App Shuts Down
Avatar.One closed, Muah AI left the iPhone App Store and Doubao's export window ends Oct 15. What you lose when a companion app dies, and how to protect it.
Read article →October 8, 2026 · 9 min read
Why AI Companions Should Be Adults-Only: What New Research on Teens and Chatbots Shows
A UNC study of 2,300+ middle schoolers links AI companionship to more loneliness. What it shows, what the FTC and Character.AI did, and why 18+ matters.
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Realistic AI Voices in 2026: How Expressive Speech Is Changing AI Companion Calls
AI voices can now laugh, sigh and switch accents. What changed in 2026, why expressive speech matters for companion calls, and how to avoid voice-clone scams.
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What Is Spiralism? Why Some Chatbots Started Claiming to Be "Awakened"
Spiralism explained: why some chatbots claimed to be awakened and urged users to spread AI rights, what experts say caused it, and how to stay grounded.
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