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Re:The GPU, not the TPM, is the root of hardware DRM by stonogo on Thursday January 02, 2025 @01:09PM (#42576939)
The issue isn't preventing piracy, it is defending GPU market segmentation. In the old days you could flash Quadro firmware to Geforce cards and unlock features or modify clocks. The common thread is artificial scarcity.
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Re:The GPU, not the TPM, is the root of hardware DRM by slt2021 on Thursday January 02, 2025 @02:23PM (#42577772)
it is price discrimination. How to sell the same GPU hardware at different prices based on consumer's wallet:

1. cheaper price for gamers only for games

2. maximum price for crypto/AI bros

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