What happens when the classroom gets smarter… but the students stop thinking?

In this episode of The World According to Craig, we're diving headfirst into the rise of artificial intelligence in education—and asking the real question nobody wants to answer: Is AI helping students learn, or just helping them finish faster?

I’m joined by a group of my peers from Tarleton State University: Juan Garcia, Tayler Kelley, and Maritza Rodriguez, as we break down both sides of the conversation. From AI serving as a 24/7 tutor to concerns about students losing critical-thinking skills, we keep it real about what this shift means for teachers, students, and the future of learning.

We talk about:

• The difference between working smarter vs. thinking deeper
• Whether AI is leveling the playing field—or widening ...