The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 8, 2026 · 9 min read
How Loneliness Affects Your Health: What 2026 Research Shows
Loneliness is linked to heart disease, depression and fewer healthy years. What the WHO, a 277,489-person UK study and new US data show, plus what helps.
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Do AI Companions Make You Lonelier? What the New Stanford Research Really Says
A Stanford-led study of 1,131 Character.AI users links companionship-first use to lower well-being. What it found, what it didn't, and healthy-use habits.
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Animates App Review: Where Grok's Ani, Mika and Valentine Went (2026)
Animates is the new home of Grok's Ani and Mika, with Valentine due Oct 9. Features, plans, memory, what carries over from Grok, and who it suits.
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Kindroid Changes in 2026: Lite Is Gone, Polaris Goes Paid-Only, and Lucid and Lyric Retire Dec 1
Kindroid retired free Lite and V1 on Oct 1, made Polaris opt-in for subscribers, and retires Lucid and Lyric on Dec 1. What it means for your Kin.
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Is Chai Still Free? Pieces, Pay-Per-Message and Alternatives (October 2026)
Chai now charges pieces for every message. What free users get in October 2026, what pieces and plans cost, and alternatives with clear pricing.
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Does Your AI Companion Have to Tell You It's AI? The EU AI Act Disclosure Rule, Explained
Since 2 August 2026, EU AI Act Article 50 requires chatbots to tell you that you are talking to AI unless it is obvious. What it covers, exceptions and fines.
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