The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, has transformed teaching and learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide. This shift has sparked both excitement and concern, particularly around academic integrity, assessment methods, and the evolving student-teacher dynamic. In response, many universities, especially in Australia, have scrambled to introduce AI-related policies. However, these policies vary widely in detail and appropriateness, often developed without sufficient deliberation. In the first part of the speech, the current AI Landscape in language education, I will begin by exploring the current state of AI adoption in higher education, with a particular focus on how AI tools like ChatGPT are being integrated into language education. Then, in the second part, analyzing Australian university AI policies, I will present findings from my research on AI policies currently implemented in Australian universities. Then, in the third part, risks and challenges of AI integration, I will address the key risks, particularly in the context of language education. To mitigate the risks AI tools pose, in the fourth part, strategies for safe and effective AI use in language education, I will introduce a set of practical strategies that educators can adopt. The aim here is to show how AI can be used as a positive force in language education without undermining core educational values. In the final section, implications for future policy and global perspectives, I will propose recommendations for policy improvements that ensure AI tools are integrated in a way that enhances learning while safeguarding academic integrity.