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5 updates · 3 appsMay 1, 2026

ChatGPT gets advanced security, Gemini rolls out to millions of cars

ChatGPT launched new security features and shared insights on image tool adoption, while Gemini is rolling out to millions of cars.

ChatGPT

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Expanded summary · ChatGPT

You can now turn on "Advanced Account Security" for extra protection, especially if your account holds sensitive info.

India has emerged as the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 since its launch last week, OpenAI said on Thursday.

Sensor Tower estimates show ChatGPT was downloaded about 5 million times in India during the launch week, compared with roughly 2 million in the U.S., though growth…

Original reportingChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet | TechCrunchRead original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

This new security feature works with special security keys from Yubico to help keep your account safer.

The company on Thursday launched Advanced Account Security (AAS), a set of opt-in protections for ChatGPT users designed for high-value individuals — but available to anyone who wants them. As part of that new program, digital security provider Yubico announced it has partnered with OpenAI to link two new security key products to ChatGPT accounts.

8220;Ultimately, our intent is to drastically reduce the threat of unauthorized access to sensitive data in OpenAI accounts worldwide,” Yubico CEO Jerrod Chong said in press release announcing the deal.

Original reportingOpenAI announces new advanced security for ChatGPT accounts, including a partnership with Yubico | TechCrunchRead original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

Its ChatGPT Images 2.0 feature has been very popular in India since it launched last week.

OpenAI says it’s working to make Cyber more widely available by consulting with the U.S. government and identifying more users with legit cybersecurity credentials.

Original reportingAfter dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, too | TechCrunchRead original

Gemini

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Expanded summary · Gemini

Gemini is now coming to about 4 million cars from brands like Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC, starting with models from 2022 and newer.

The announcement follows closely behind news from General Motors, which revealed yesterday that Gemini is coming to approximately 4 million vehicles from model year 2022 and newer, spanning brands like Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC.… Notably, Gemini isn’t just reserved for new vehicles, but…

Notably, Gemini isn’t just reserved for new vehicles, but also for compatible existing cars via software updates.

Now, according to Google, the new Gemini update enables a more natural, conversational way for drivers to interact with their vehicles.

Original reportingGoogle’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles | TechCrunchRead original

Claude

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Expanded summary · Claude

Today we are sharing more details about our new governance structure called the Long-Term Benefit Trust (LTBT) , which we have been developing since the birth of Anthropic.

The LTBT is our attempt to fine-tune our corporate governance to a… 1] An earlier version of the Trust, which was then called the “Long-Term Benefit Committee,” was written into our Series A investment documents in 2021, but since the committee…

1] An earlier version of the Trust, which was then called the “Long-Term Benefit Committee,” was written into our Series A investment documents in 2021, but since the committee was not slated to elect its first director until 2023, we took…

Directors are legally accountable to stockholders for fulfilling their fiduciary duties.

Original reportingThe Long-Term Benefit TrustRead original