YouTube has started removing some of its most popular AI-generated channels. These channels tend to upload low-quality videos that are repetitive and generated by computers to attract views. According to a report by video sharing platform Kapwing, the purge of these channels started in November 2025 and has so far targeted 16 of the 100 most popular AI channels. These channels had millions of subscribers and billions of views. Many users said AI content was taking attention away from real creators, and this move is YouTube’s effort to fix that and improve the overall quality of content on the platform.
Among the removed channels were CuentosFacianantes, with 5.9 million subscribers, and Imperio de Jesus, with over 5.8 million subscribers. Super Cat League, another top AI channel, was also removed or stripped of its videos. Together, the 16 channels had over 35 million subscribers, nearly 4.7 billion views, and close to $10 million in yearly revenue. The action shows YouTube is serious about limiting low-quality AI content and helping real creators get noticed, while also sending a message to other channels that automated spam will not be tolerated.
