AnalysisPolicySeptember 2, 2026

Reddit users explain 'rent your computer' AI scheme

A Reddit user asks if an offer to send a computer and pay $200/week to keep it on 24/7 is a scam. Commenters explain it's likely a scheme to use the device for AI training or botnets.

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Reddit users explain 'rent your computer' AI scheme