A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup

"Our matches convert to actual dates at about 10x the rate of Tinder," Weng told TechCrunch.
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Stanford's date drop matchmaking algorithm creates campus dating frenzy

Stanford's student-created "Date Drop" algorithm has captivated campus, matching nearly 2,500 undergrads weekly based on compatibility questions. The platform features "Play Cupid" and "Shoot Your ...
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Stanford researchers create algorithm to visually detect skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with some 5.4 million cases in the United States each year, and it’s also the most treatable as long as it is detected in the early stages. However, not ...
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A matchmaking algorithm is sweeping campuses

At Stanford, romance now arrives on a Tuesday night timer. The campus is flocking to Date Drop, a student-built matchmaking platform that promises algorithm-picked matches every Tuesday at 9pm, ...