A recent study by video editing platform Kapwing has revealed that an Indian YouTube channel currently has the highest number of views in the world. The study looked at the top 100 trending YouTube channels across different countries and found that many popular channels today rely completely on AI-generated videos rather than content created by humans.

At the top of the list is an Indian channel called “Bandar Apna Dost.” The channel mainly uploads short, animated videos featuring a realistic-looking monkey placed in human-like situations. These stories are often dramatic, emotional, or humorous. While the scenes may look different at first glance, most videos follow very similar storylines, with only small changes across hundreds of uploads.

According to Kapwing’s findings, as of late 2025, Bandar Apna Dost has recorded around 2.07 billion views. The channel is also estimated to earn about $4.25 million every year through YouTube advertisements. This highlights how popular such AI-made content has become, especially among Indian viewers who consume these videos in very large numbers.

However, the growing popularity of AI-generated videos has also led to serious concerns among human content creators. Many creators feel that YouTube is being flooded with low-effort AI videos, which they believe are reducing the visibility of original, high-quality content. These creators argue that such videos are made quickly, require very little creativity, and are designed mainly to attract clicks and views.

Kapwing’s report refers to this type of content as “AI slop.” This term is used for AI-created videos that are repetitive, poorly made, and focused only on gaining attention. According to the study, these videos are especially common in YouTube Shorts, where short and fast content spreads quickly.

To better understand the trend, Kapwing researchers analysed the first 500 Shorts recommended by YouTube’s algorithm. They found that 21 percent of these videos were AI-generated, while 33 percent fell into a broader category called “brainrot.” Brainrot content includes addictive, low-quality videos that often use AI visuals, exaggerated sound effects, and repetitive storytelling to keep viewers hooked.

Kapwing also found hundreds of channels worldwide that depend entirely on AI-generated videos. Together, these channels have gained billions of views, showing how effectively AI content can take advantage of YouTube’s recommendation system. While the debate continues, the study makes it clear that AI-generated videos are reshaping the platform, for better or worse.