OpenAI announced Thursday that it will roll out an optional Advanced Account Security tier for ChatGPT and Codex accounts. The new feature replaces passwords with physical security keys or passkeys, eliminates email and SMS recovery, and forces tighter sign‑in windows. Aimed at high‑risk users such as journalists, elected officials and researchers, the measure also blocks support staff from accessing recovery options, limiting attackers’ social‑engineering avenues. OpenAI partnered with Yubico to offer discounted YubiKey bundles and will require members of its Trusted Access for Cyber program to enable the tier by June 1. Read more →