Microsoft explores paying users for idle GPU compute
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Microsoft has published a patent application describing a system that would allow users to volunteer idle gaming PCs and laptops for AI training in exchange for rewards.
Published on the 5th of November 2026, the patent (via PCGH) titled “Opportunistic Micro-training on Edge Devices Using Spare GPU Utilization” outlines a platform that splits large AI workloads into independent subtasks. Microsoft explains that the system monitors end devices to detect spare capacity, matching task s
Published on the 5th of November 2026, the patent (via PCGH) titled “Opportunistic Micro-training on Edge Devices Using Spare GPU Utilization” outlines a platform that splits large AI workloads into independent subtasks. Microsoft explains that the system monitors end devices to detect spare capacity, matching task s
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