GPT-5.6 Requires YubiKey Hardware Key
andersonbcdefg · x · 2026-07-11
According to the release info for GPT 5.6, users must purchase and bind a YubiKey hardware security key before September 1, or the model's functionality will be restricted.
Commenters noted that compared to granting priority access only to well-connected or "systemically important" individuals, this method of identity verification—requiring the purchase of a $40 hardware device and driver's license verification—is a much fairer and more reasonable system design.
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