Weimann/Bershadskyy on DFG Mission: "Lying Impossible"

Prof. Joachim Weimann and Dr. Dmitri Bershadskyy are exploring this question in a newly approved research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In collaboration with engineers from the Neuroinformation team, they are using a sophisticated AI system designed to detect lies based on facial data.

Over the next three years, the researchers will investigate how effectively the AI can identify deception compared to humans—and whether people trust and rely on the AI’s assessments in negotiation settings. Could such technology ultimately lead to a society without lies? And is that even desirable? Or will people simply become better at lying? What role does stress play in all of this?

We are eager to see the insights this exciting project will bring (funding volume: approx. EUR 300,000; duration: three years). We warmly congratulate Prof. Weimann and Dr. Bershadskyy on this achievement and are sincerely—yes, truthfully—delighted about another DFG-funded project at our Faculty!