Sam Altman’s explicit statement that OpenAI has “no plans” to rebrand as OpenSI anchors the 94% market-implied probability against a name change. Following the Trump administration’s September 2026 executive order directing federal use of “superintelligence” or SI in place of AI, Elon Musk quickly announced SpaceXAI would become SpaceXSI and other firms followed with similar adjustments. Altman acknowledged the term better captures current large language model capabilities yet emphasized that established brands are difficult to shift and that users will continue saying AI regardless. OpenAI’s strong market position, developer ecosystem, and product recognition further reduce incentives for a costly rebrand. While sustained political pressure or a major strategic pivot could theoretically reopen the question, Altman’s direct comments and historical brand stability make such a move improbable in the near term.