Artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has generated high expectations in universities worldwide due to its ability to personalize learning, automate tasks, and optimize administrative processes. However, we must put on the table the risks and ethical challenges of using AI in higher education, such as technological dependence, degradation of intellectual autonomy, decrease in problem-solving skills, academic integrity, and its impact on critical thinking development. This article spotlights some advantages and disadvantages of AI usage in the classroom for our awareness and generation of more in-depth research.