Pixelated Semantics

Detecting deception and other kinds of unusual text

Researchers in Canada are reported to have a 'new computer tool' that is being developed to 'quantify the amount of spin in (political) speeches'. It's said to be 'based on algorithm (sic) designed to measure the amount of deception used in text.' The device apparently 'measures the frequency of first-person pronouns, use of exception words such as "however" and "unless" and the number of negative emotion and action words contained in the text'. Wisely the researchers leave a caveat that models of word use are not yet fully understood. Turning the device on the media could also be instructive...

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