This algorithm can tell if you lied on your dating profile

A computer program has been developed that can tell if a person is lying by analysing linguistic cues in emails, texts and even online dating profiles. Researchers from City University in London detailed their findings in a paper set to be published in Journal of Management Information Systems. The paper, titled "Untangling a Web of Lies: Exploring Automated Detection of Deception in Computer-Mediated Communication," describes tell-tale signs that someone is lying. Deceitful emailers have a tendency to avoid personal pronouns--such as "I" and "me"--while also including language that flatters the recipient. The paper's authors say their findings could be used within a business context, to identify corporate deception and spot when a customer might not be telling the truth.