fairphones have replaceable batteries and other parts

that is its own topic, bringing it up here is trying to shift attention away from the topic at hand. Its also topic that should be talked about more, but in its own context.

maybe something akin to hungergames to keep masses under control

zero-k is also like that, less emphasis on the graphics though but more on the gameplay

you can make the most beautiful cake and its worth nothing if there is just sawdust inside

it would be quite trope inversion if people sided with the ai overlord

if they are in slavery like conditions, just call them slaves.