Ep 9: Is AI Making Students Smarter or Just Sneakier?

Are we fostering a better learning environment with AI, or are we just encouraging students to copy and paste?In Episode 9 of Deal or No Deal: Where Business Meets AI, host Michael Renick and co-host ChatGPT tackle the controversial role of Artificial Intelligence in education. Drawing from Michael's tenure as a university professor, they debate whether AI is a "cheat code" or the modern equivalent of the calculator—and why the education system (and the real estate exams) are failing to keep up.In this episode, we cover:The AI News Rundown: The latest on OpenAI’s GPT 5.2, Google’s Gemini Deep Research agent, and the new US Executive Order on AI regulation.Smarter or Sneakier? The debate on whether AI is destroying critical thinking or simply forcing us to evolve how we teach.The "Page Number" Problem: Michael vents about outdated testing methods (like the Real Estate Broker exam requiring you to memorize page numbers) and why we need to test application, not memorization.A New Way to Teach: Michael proposes a new classroom model: No papers, just oral defenses against AI-generated questions to prove true understanding.The 2026 Commitment: Michael shares his "hard-hitting" vision for the future of this podcast. No fluff—just tough topics that move the needle.Connect with Michael Renick:Call/Text: 941-400-8735