Qubic’s decentralization-first approach to AI aligns closely with Microsoft’s recent shift toward CPU-centric AI via BitNet, which highlights the benefits of CPUs over traditional GPU setups. While Microsoft’s model remains centralized, Qubic’s Useful Proof of Work (UPOW) framework leverages global CPU miners to drive AGI development, making it more accessible and democratic. This approach could reshape AGI development, providing scalable, community-driven AI growth.