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Microsoft files a patent application to train AI models on idle consumer GPUs

According to Microsoft's patent application, it explains breaking down training into small tasks and sending them to devices of owners who opted in. Credits will be the reward. it's just an app and no pay out rate is advertized so I don't even know if the credits would be enough for the electricity…

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  1. 2026-11-11 18:05 · r/LocalLLaMA
    Microsoft files a patent application to train AI models on idle consumer GPUs

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