Roku has added four new free channels to its platform, including a dedicated stream for AI-generated content powered by Colin Petrie-Norris’ company Fairground. This addition joins existing feeds of classic comedy sketches and Black sitcoms within the free ad-supported streaming television sector. The new AI channel operates continuously, offering a constant flow of projects created by artificial intelligence rather than traditional human production teams.
This move marks a significant shift for the FAST category, which has historically relied on rediscovering established film and television libraries. By prioritising algorithmically generated material, Roku is testing whether machine-created content can sustain viewer engagement without the familiar context of human storytelling. The experiment highlights a growing divergence between curated nostalgia and automated novelty in streaming strategies.
- The channel streams 24 hours a day with no scheduled breaks.
- Content is generated entirely by Fairground’s AI models.
- Four new channels launched simultaneously in August 2026.
