[DoctorOetker]

how exactly is this enforced?

I don't have a ML box yet, let alone a load of servers, but I am contemplating assembling my first rig for ML. If I buy (perhaps secondhand) some GPU, do I risk the thing refusing to work if it incorrectly thinks I'm a server farm?

I have no idea how this could work, or is it just limited to 1 GPU per box? or the proprietary driver phones home? or certain CPU / mobo chipsets are detected and it refuses to run, even if its your only box?

[plasticchris]

Don't worry, it's gated by a few features (just Google for it) but mostly by contacts. Building one at home won't trigger those.

[smabie]

Nah, you're good. Don't worry about it.