The hype around artificial intelligence is under the scanner as the technology has not made a big impact in the fight against COVID-19. Undoubtedly, AI has taken the central stage within various organisations to drive business growth, but its effectiveness in a wide range of use cases is yet again being questioned. This is because researchers have failed to bring anything on the table that could significantly help the world fight COVID-19. Today, the world needs AI more than ever to slow the spread of the deadly virus and, in turn, save thousands of lives. Has AI ultimately failed us all during the COVID-19 crisis? Lockdown of places have helped slow the community spread of the virus, but today, the consumer-driven economy is taking a huge hit.