True that engine idle will increase when AC in engaged, but with the AC load now on the engine, idle rpms will remain the same, that is, not drop in rpms with the load.
Yes, ECU controls Air Stepper Motor (idle air control motor, etc whatever one calls it) using AC Select and AC Request inputs to the ECU. This will kick the idle air motor 50 steps (≈50 rpms) when AC is engaged.