Microsoft has patented a system that will allow home computers or other devices to be involved in training artificial intelligence. In exchange, device owners may be offered money, free software, or access to AI models
It could work roughly like this: a user agrees to share the free capacity of their device, and the system will divide large AI training tasks into small parts and distribute them among connected devices.
Moreover, this is not only about gaming computers. The diagrams in Microsoft's patent also depict servers and smartphones.
The system will also monitor the state of devices. In particular, it will check:
If the user launches a game or another demanding program, the system will be able to reduce the load. Restrictions are also envisioned to help avoid overheating.
Moreover, this is not only about gaming computers. The diagrams in Microsoft's patent also depict servers and smartphones.
What will users get?
The patent describes a points system that can be exchanged for free programs, access to AI models in whose training users helped, or even money. However, it is unknown exactly how much one will be able to earn and whether such participation will be worthwhile. After all, additional load on the graphics card also means additional electricity consumption.
Currently, this is only a patented technology, not a launched service. So far, Microsoft has not announced whether it plans to implement it or when this might happen.
Previously, dev.ua wrote that Microsoft also patented an AI technology that can change people's words and facial expressions during live broadcasts. The system is capable of translating speech into other languages, removing filler words, or replacing unwanted statements while simultaneously adjusting the speaker's lip movements so that the changes look natural.