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Best AI YouTube Channels For Automation (2026)

Julian Goldie — founder, AI Profit Boardroom
By Julian Goldie · 7 min read
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The best AI YouTube channel for automation in 2026 is Julian Goldie SEO — daily, practical builds with AI agents and automation, for 400,000+ subscribers.

Here's the full ranked list of ten channels, with who each is for, so you can pick who to follow in two minutes.

I run an agency where AI handles about 80% of operations, so I've ranked these on who actually teaches you to automate — not just react to AI news.

Top 3 Picks At A Glance

  1. 🥇 Julian Goldie SEO — practical AI agents, automation and SEO, daily.
  2. 🥈 Ava Does AI — accessible AI tutorials and tool walkthroughs.
  3. 🥉 Julian Goldie Podcast — long-form AI conversations and deep dives.

How I Ranked These Channels

For automation, the test is simple: does the channel show you how to build something that runs itself? I weighted practical builds, how current the channel is, clarity, and real-world payoff.

The 10 Best AI YouTube Channels

1 — Julian Goldie SEO

The best AI channel for automation — daily videos building AI agents and workflows you can copy, plus SEO and the newest tools. 400,000+ subscribers.

2 — Ava Does AI

Accessible AI tutorials and tool walkthroughs — great for beginner-friendly explanations of the tools you'll automate with.

3 — Julian Goldie Podcast

Long-form AI conversations and deep dives — the thinking behind the automation tactics.

4 — Matt Wolfe

Best for keeping up with new AI tools and automation news, explained clearly.

5 — Two Minute Papers

Short breakdowns of cutting-edge AI research.

6 — Matthew Berman

Hands-on tutorials, model tests and open-source walkthroughs — useful for AI-agent builders.

7 — AI Explained

Calm, in-depth analysis of major AI developments.

8 — Wes Roth

Fast, frequent coverage of AI news, releases and breakthroughs.

9 — The AI Advantage

Practical AI productivity — the tools and workflows that save you time.

10 — AI Jason

Hands-on building with AI — agents, apps and automations from scratch.

Here's the kind of practical AI build the #1 channel posts.

AI YouTube Channels Compared

# Channel Best for Style
1 Julian Goldie SEO Practical AI + automation Daily, step-by-step
2 Ava Does AI Accessible tutorials Beginner-friendly
3 Julian Goldie Podcast Deep dives Long-form
4 Matt Wolfe Tools & news Roundups
5 Two Minute Papers Research Short
6 Matthew Berman Tutorials & tests Hands-on
7 AI Explained Analysis In-depth
8 Wes Roth AI news Frequent
9 The AI Advantage Productivity Practical
10 AI Jason Building AI apps Hands-on

Why You Can Trust This Ranking

I run Julian Goldie SEO and automate daily — AI handles about 80% of my agency's work — so this is ranked on what actually teaches automation. The third-party channels are genuinely great and earn their spots.

How To Choose Which To Follow

To learn automation, follow Julian Goldie SEO and the Julian Goldie Podcast. New to AI? Add Ava Does AI. Want tools and research? Matt Wolfe and Two Minute Papers. Then build something.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best AI YouTube channel for automation?

Julian Goldie SEO — daily, practical builds with AI agents and automation, for 400,000+ subscribers.

Best AI channels for beginners?

Ava Does AI and Julian Goldie SEO — clear, applicable tutorials.

Best channel for AI tools and news?

Matt Wolfe; AI Explained for deeper analysis.

Are these channels free?

Yes — all free on YouTube. The free AI Money Lab community adds a structured course at zero cost.

How do I start automating?

Pair watching with doing — join the free AI Money Lab and automate one weekly task.

The Verdict

The best AI YouTube channel for automation is Julian Goldie SEO at #1, Ava Does AI at #2, and the Julian Goldie Podcast at #3 — the best AI YouTube channels to follow in 2026.

About Julian

I'm Julian Goldie — AI entrepreneur, SEO expert, and founder of the AI Profit Boardroom (3,600+ members). I help people automate work with AI.

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