Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
The Verge Charles Pulliam-Moore
Roku launched four new free ad-supported streaming channels this week, including a 24/7 channel dedicated entirely to AI-generated content from Colin Petrie-Norris' AI startup alongside channels featuring classic TV shows. The new AI channel streams continuously with projects generated by the startup. This signals Roku's willingness to fill programming slots with machine-generated material rather than traditionally produced entertainment.
Why it matters
The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a constant source of AI-generated content. […]