Dating and Data Science: What AI learned after 2,961 First Dates
Dan organized 2,961 dates and used the data to build an AI matchmaking service. Come learn about:
- how he used speed dating events to rapidly collect real-world training data
- why women rate 72% of men as below average looking
- which traits matter most for compatibility
- training a model to predict mutual interest after first dates
- whether AI will arrange the majority of new marriages by 2045
Bio: Dan's work has been featured by Scott Alexander (Astral Codex), Byrne Hobart (The Diff), Rob Henderson, Gwern
Schedule:
6:30-7:15 PM: Networking
7:15-8:00 PM: Main talk
8:00-9:00 PM: More chatting
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