Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes infection control by improving diagnostic precision, preventive measures, and treatment approaches. AI-driven systems oversee adherence to hand hygiene protocols and enhance infection control in medical environments. The capacity of AI to differentiate between inflammation and bacterial infection enhances diagnostic accuracy, hence minimizing antibiotic usage. Moreover, AI methods facilitate the evaluation of infection transmission risk, allowing for preemptive actions to avert outbreaks. In combating antimicrobial resistance, AI aids in discovering new medicines and forecasting resistance patterns. The incorporation of AI in infection control presents substantial ethical and safety issues, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the necessity for human supervision. IPC specialists must address these difficulties to guarantee the safe and ethical implementation of AI technologies while improving infection prevention and control initiatives.