In brief
A patent application describes using idle computers and smartphones to train AI, with potential rewards for volunteers. Whether the system will become a Windows feature remains unknown.
Microsoft has described a system that could use home computers and smartphones to train neural networks during idle periods, according to RBC-Ukraine, which reported on the company’s patent application. The proposal would allow volunteers to contribute computing resources in exchange for potential rewards.
Large training tasks would be split into smaller jobs and sent to connected devices when they are idle or under minimal load. Software would monitor processor and graphics-chip usage, available memory, component temperatures, power consumption, memory bandwidth and queued computations to avoid disrupting the owner’s use, the outlet reported.
Possible rewards include payments, credits for purchases in company stores, software discounts or priority access to new AI models. RBC-Ukraine’s report did not specify reward amounts.
The application does not establish that a service will launch. RBC-Ukraine said it remained unknown whether the proposal would become a Windows feature; its report did not specify the application’s filing date or a possible launch date.
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