What may indicate that a channel needs to clean up its reference files or revise its match policies?

An increase in claim disputes is a strong indicator that a channel's reference files or match policies may need revision. Frequent disputes suggest that the automated content ID system is making incorrect matches or that the channel's ownership claims are not consistently accurate. This could be due to overly broad reference files, outdated ownership information, or policies that are too aggressive. Conversely, a decrease in claim disputes would suggest that the reference files and policies are working effectively. A decrease in claims or an increase in watch time are not direct indicators of issues with reference files or match policies.