GovTech launched FirstDate, a dating platform for Singapore public officers aged 21-35, powered by the Gale-Shapley stable marriage algorithm developed in 1962. The algorithm matches users based on preferences through iterative proposals and evaluations, aiming to encourage deeper consideration of matches by presenting one person at a time rather than multiple options.
Singapore's government launched FirstDate, a pilot dating service for public sector workers using the Gale-Shapley algorithm to match users based on a comprehensive questionnaire covering interests, lifestyle, travel habits, and relationship preferences. Matches are made in cycles with contact details shared only when both users consent.