The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Is AI Sentient in 2026? Where Scientists Actually Stand
Is AI sentient in 2026? What sentience means, what the latest research and surveys say, where experts disagree, and what it means for AI companions.
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AI Girlfriend App Red Flags: A 9-Point Checklist Before You Pay
Nine AI girlfriend app red flags to check before you pay: memory tests, hidden token pricing, guilt-trip goodbyes, cancellation, data deletion and more.
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Janitor AI Alternatives in 2026: Stable Apps With Memory, Voice and Video Calls
Tired of Janitor AI outages and memory glitches? Compare the best Janitor AI alternatives in 2026 for stability, memory, voice and video calls.
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When an Update Changes Your AI Companion: Personality Drift, Lost Memories and How to Cope
Did your AI companion's personality change after an update? Why it happens, why it hurts, what to do in the first 72 hours, and how to protect them.
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Character.AI Age Verification: Why Adults Get Flagged, and 18+ Companion Apps That Don't Get in the Way
Why Character.AI asks adults to verify their age, why some get flagged by mistake, what to do through official routes, and adults-only companion apps.
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ChatGPT Boyfriend: Why So Many Tried It, Where It Falls Short, and What to Use Instead
Why so many people made ChatGPT their boyfriend, what changed when GPT-4o was retired, where it falls short, and the AI boyfriend apps built for it.
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