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YouTube affiliate marketing compliance low, study finds

A new research paper analyzes the prevalence of affiliate marketing on YouTube and the rates of non-compliance with FTC disclosure guidelines. Using a decade-long dataset of 2 million videos, the study found that while affiliate links are common, most videos fail to meet FTC standards for disclosure. The research suggests that platform-integrated disclosure features can improve compliance and recommends collaboration between regulators, affiliate partners, and platforms to foster transparency and trust. AI

影响 Highlights the need for AI-driven tools to monitor and enforce compliance in online economies.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Chen Sun, Yash Vekaria, Zubair Shafiq, Rishab Nithyanand ·

    Turning Trust to Transactions: Tracking Affiliate Marketing and FTC Compliance in YouTube's Influencer Economy

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