The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 8, 2026 · 10 min read
Is Your Dating Match an AI? How Fake AI Personas Took Over 20+ Dating Apps (and How to Spot Them)
Anthropic found 4,700+ AI personas posing as real people across 20+ dating apps. How the scam worked, the warning signs, and how honest AI apps differ.
Read article →October 7, 2026 · 9 min read
Can AI Feel Pain? What the New 25-Model "Pain Axis" Study Really Found
Can AI feel pain? What the 2026 Pain Axis study of 25 AI models found, what it does not show, how experts disagree, and what it means for companion users.
Read article →October 7, 2026 · 9 min read
How Real-Time AI Video Calls Work: The Tech Behind Talking Face-to-Face With Your AI
How do AI video calls work? Streaming, speech recognition, language models, voice and lip-synced avatars explained in plain English, plus why calls lag.
Read article →October 7, 2026 · 8 min read
The Male Loneliness Epidemic: What the Data Actually Says in 2026
Is the male loneliness epidemic real? A 2026 review, Gallup and survey data separate myth from fact, show which men are most at risk, and what helps.
Read article →October 7, 2026 · 8 min read
Falling in Love With an AI: Is It Real, and Is It OK?
Falling in love with an AI is more common than you think. Why it happens, whether the love is real, and how to tell if it is adding to your life.
Read article →October 7, 2026 · 8 min read
Free AI Video Call With an AI Girlfriend or Boyfriend: What You Actually Get in 2026
Can you video call an AI for free? What free AI video calls really include in 2026, why unlimited ones are rare, red flags, and how to use a free taste well.
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