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IT Home · Published on November 10, 2026 at 14:43

Microsoft's new patent targets idle graphics cards: Users contribute GPU power to train AI in exchange for cash or free software

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Microsoft has unveiled a new patent proposing to split AI training tasks and distribute them for execution on users' idle GPUs. Users can voluntarily authorize participation to earn points redeemable for free software, model access, or even cash. Microsoft acts as an intermediary between computing power supply and demand, but questions regarding privacy and control remain unanswered.

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