YouTube has started removing some of its most popular AI-generated channels that upload low-quality, repetitive videos. This crackdown began in November 2025 and has so far targeted 16 of the 100 biggest AI channels. These channels had millions of subscribers and billions of views. Many users felt that AI content was stealing attention from real creators. YouTube's move aims to fix this and improve video quality on the platform. Among the removed channels were CuentosFacianantes with 5.9 million subscribers and Imperio de Jesus with over 5.8 million subscribers. Another top AI channel, Super Cat League, was also removed or had its videos taken down. Together, these 16 channels had more than 35 million subscribers, nearly 4.7 billion views, and made close to $10 million in yearly revenue. Kapwing, a video-sharing platform, says YouTube is using its existing tools against spam and clickbait to remove these channels. The affected channels often relied on automated video production and fake engagement to attract views. By removing them, YouTube wants to reduce repetitive and low-quality videos, protect real creators, and encourage more original and creative content. These AI channels were among the highest viewed automated content on YouTube. They uploaded videos quickly and often lacked originality. Analysts believe this crackdown signals a big change in how YouTube manages AI content, showing it's ready to act if AI disrupts viewers' experience. While AI content will still appear on YouTube, removing these top channels is a clear step to keep the platform fair for genuine creators. YouTube will need to continue finding ways to stop low-quality AI videos while supporting creative, original content that brings real value.