Single people are spending a considerable amount of time on dating apps, especially during the pandemic. But have you ever wondered how they actually work? If yes, then you will find your answers in this episode of Elemental where we talk about the smaller things in tech that make a much bigger impact on the world. We explain the science behind major dating apps and also unravel the mysterious Elo rating score.

Further Reading/Watching:
The Tinder algorithm, explained: https://www.vox.com/2019/2/7/18210998/tinder-algorithm-swiping-tips-dating-app-science

Tinder No Longer Uses Elo Rating: https://blog.gotinder.com/powering-tinder-r-the-method-behind-our-matching/

Inside OKCupid: The math of online dating – Christian Rudder: https://youtu.be/m9PiPlRuy6E

Tinder, Grindr, OkCupid Dating Apps Illegally Share User Data, Norwegian Group Says: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tinder-grinder-okcupid-dating-apps-illegally-share-user-data-norwegian-group-says-2164284

0:00 Introduction
1:04 Disclaimer
1:40 Outer Workings of Dating Apps
2:07 Introduction to Dating Algorithms
2:48 OkCupid’s Way of Finding Matches
4:00 Elo’s Rating System
5:11 Why The Paid Stuff is Questionable

Anchor: Shubham Raheja (https://gadgets.ndtv.com/authors/shubham-raheja-43)
Video Editor: Pankaj Rawat (https://gadgets.ndtv.com/authors/pankaj-rawat-44)

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