The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 21, 2026 · 8 min read
Should Your AI Companion Disagree With You? New Research on Sycophancy and Support
A 2026 study of 636 people found less agreeable AI companions gave better support. What sycophancy does, when pushback helps, and how to get honest replies.
Read article →October 21, 2026 · 8 min read
AI Assistant vs AI Companion: Muse, Tab and Dots vs a Relationship-First App
Meta's Muse hit 10M US downloads in 40 days and Tab launched at a $300M valuation. Here is how AI assistants differ from AI companions, and which you need.
Read article →October 21, 2026 · 8 min read
Is Tolan an AI Companion? The Friendly Alien App, Its Pricing and How It Compares
Tolan raised $30M in October 2026. What the alien AI companion does, what it costs, who it is for, and how it differs from an AI girlfriend or boyfriend app.
Read article →October 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Which Countries Are Most Excited About AI Companions? Nigeria, India and the 2026 Ipsos Data
India (83%) and Nigeria (82%) lead a 21-country Ipsos survey on excitement about AI companionship; the US is lowest at 25%. Full ranking and what it means.
Read article →October 20, 2026 · 7 min read
When Your AI Companion Glitches: Why Bugs Hurt and What to Do About Them
A study of 14,081 Replika forum posts found glitches hurt because users felt close to their AI. Why scripted replies, resets and outages sting, and how to cope.
Read article →October 20, 2026 · 7 min read
How Friendships End: Fade-Outs, Ghosting and Blow-Ups, Explained by Research
Most adult friendships don't end with a fight. What 2026 research says about fade-outs, ghosting and confrontation, and how to grieve or reconnect.
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