OpenAI Introduces Advanced Account Security for ChatGPT and Codex

OpenAI has introduced Advanced Account Security, an opt-in feature for ChatGPT and Codex accounts that replaces password-based sign-in with passkeys or physical security keys. The update disables password logins entirely for enrolled accounts and removes email and SMS-based account recovery options. The change targets users such as journalists, researchers, and political dissidents who require phishing-resistant authentication. No specific implementation date or technical specifications (e.g., supported hardware keys) were provided. The feature aligns with broader industry adoption of FIDO Alliance standards for stronger authentication.