# Skype Will Offer Lie Dectector By Going Like Sixty | Published 2006-12-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skype-will-offer-lie-dectector References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6179117.stm) In a move that surely will have some people scratching their heads and asking why, [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bings-ai) - the free VOIP PC to PC service - will be offering a Lie Dectector as an add- on. The developer, KishKish, says their software will analyze audio streams over a Skype call in real time and indicate stress levels. The director of Skype developer program, Paul Amery, said it is a really excellent application and the kind of thing they want to see more of. He continued:"Lie Detector is the latest in a variety of product in our premium add-on programme which greatly enhance the Skype communication experience." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-time Voice Analysis:** Opportunity for businesses to improve customer service or employee training by analyzing voice interactions in real-time. - **Voice-based Stress Detection:** Potential for mental health professionals or HR departments to use voice analysis to detect stress levels and provide support. - **Add-ons for Communication Apps:** Companies could consider developing add-ons to enhance communication experiences and differentiate their offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Customer Service:** Opportunity for customer service teams to use real-time voice analysis to provide personalized support and improve satisfaction. - **Mental Health:** Mental health professionals could potentially use this technology to detect stress levels through voice analysis and offer support or intervention. - **Technology and Software:** Companies in the technology industry, particularly those focused on communication apps or add-ons, could benefit from exploring real-time voice analysis technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Deception Analysis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-deception.md) - [Interview Integrity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truthorlieai.md) - [Lie Detector Test Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepitrealcan.md) - [Real-Time AI Voice Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertone-shift.md) - [Digital Scam Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scam-detection.md) - [Internet-Monitoring AI Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectme.md) - [Tone-Detecting Coparenting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourfamilywizard-1.md) - [Advanced Video Call Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-4.md) - [Voice-Moderating Game Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-voice.md)