Geohot explains PS3 jailbreak and his new legal battle with Sony [video]

Everyone’s favorite iOS and PS3 tinkerer, George Hotz (geohot), recently appeared on G4’s The Loop to describe how and why he came to acquire the ire of Sony. Mr. Hotz, noting his passion for transparency and dislike of piracy, explained why he does what he does and why the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) — even in its newly modified state — doesn’t afford him safe harbor from Sony. Hit the jump, the video is waiting for you.