VideoCardz: Microsoft patent application pitches an AI side hustle for idle gaming GPUs

According to VideoCardz, Microsoft’s patent application describes splitting AI training into small tasks for volunteer PCs, with credits potentially redeemable for software, AI access or money. The proposed system would reduce or pause work when a device gets busy or too hot. It’s not a launched program, and the outlet notes that electricity costs leave profitability unknown. A busy GPU wouldn’t necessarily be a profitable one.