Why are X users talking about 'Bandar Apna Dost', an India  YouTube channel? (Bandar Apna Dost / YouTube)
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News1813-01-2026, 13:24

Indian YouTube Channel 'Bandar Apna Dost' Under Fire for AI Slop Content

  • The Kapwing report identified 'Bandar Apna Dost' as India's top-viewed AI slop channel, sparking controversy.
  • AI slop refers to low-quality, mass-produced digital content, often repetitive and nonsensical, generated using AI.
  • The channel, with over 2.7 million subscribers, features a 'realistic monkey in hilarious, dramatic, and heart-touching human-style situations'.
  • Estimates suggest 'Bandar Apna Dost' earns approximately $4.2 million annually from its AI-generated content.
  • Social media users on X criticized the channel and YouTube for promoting such content, despite YouTube CEO Neal Mohan's support for generative AI.

Why It Matters: An Indian YouTube channel is facing backlash for profiting millions from low-quality AI-generated 'slop' content.

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