An Indian YouTube channel, 'Bandar Apna Dost,' has become the world's most-viewed AI-generated channel, earning an estimated $4.25 million (approximately Rs 38 crore) annually. A study by Kapwing analyzed thousands of YouTube channels, identifying hundreds of AI-generated content channels, collectively amassing billions of views. 'Bandar Apna Dost' features animated shorts with a monkey and a muscular character, relying on absurdity and hyper-masculine tropes for its global appeal. Concerns are raised about the rise of such low-effort content potentially impacting independent creators.