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OpenAI Launches Advanced Account Security with Hardware Key Support via Yubico Partnership

·3 min read·TechCrunch

OpenAI is introducing Advanced Account Security for ChatGPT users, featuring optional protections including hardware security key support through a partnership with Yubico. The opt-in security initiative addresses growing phishing and unauthorized access concerns as AI tools become central to enterprise workflows. This brings enterprise-grade security standards to consumer and business accounts.

What This Means for Your Business

If your organization uses ChatGPT or Codex for business purposes, enabling Advanced Account Security should be mandatory, especially for accounts with access to proprietary data or creative assets. The availability of hardware key support means you can now implement FIDO2 standards for AI tool access—critical for regulated industries and organizations handling sensitive information.