One way around those bullshit patents is to let users program/script their devices, or install whatever software they want. Also, with good enough AIs we could

One way around those bullshit patents is to let users program/script their devices, or install whatever software they want. Also, with good enough AIs we could work around many patents! Users could simply explain the AIs what they want them to do. Even if the action they teach infringe on a patent, nobody would be able to sue them.