The core reason that AI-driven triage is essential for combating AMR is that it directly addresses two primary drivers of resistance: the misuse of antibiotics and the transmission of resistant organisms, particularly in overwhelmed healthcare settings.

1. Enforcing Antibiotic Stewardship: AI triage systems help ensure that antibiotics are reserved for cases where they are genuinely needed. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics accelerate the emergence and spread of resistance.
   • AI tools can accurately assess symptoms at the point of first contact, guiding individuals to the appropriate care pathway (e.g., self-care, pharmacist, emergency care). This provides an alternative to the practice of empiric antibiotic prescribing, which accounts for the vast majority of prescriptions, particul ...