{"slug": "hand-cranked-ai-box-lets-you-get-a-workout-while-you-wait-for-answers", "title": "Hand-cranked AI box lets you get a workout while you wait for answers", "summary": "A new hand-cranked AI device allows users to exercise while waiting for generative AI responses, combining physical exertion with machine learning queries. 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