At the forefront of COVID-19, when the world came to a halt; Artificial Intelligence (AI) contributed to the digital defines against the pandemic. It led to the development of new medications, vaccines, and diagnostic procedures. Even in our daily tasks, AI has paved the way for more creative and revolutionary approaches. The emergence of AI Inventions has sparked a whole new controversy regarding the ownership, patentability, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the realm of AI inventions. In India, the concept of ‘technical effect’ in the outcome generated or created is given priority. Even though Artificial Intelligence has become the ‘hot topic’ for debates in technology law, the law is struggling to keep up with such advancements. The current legal framework in India needs to evolve to address the role of AI in creating patentable inventions. The article intends to examine the basic tenets of patent law in this area. This article attempts to study the concept of AI and the legal implications of patenting it. Lastly, the article provides a critical analysis with suggestions asserting that AI inventions can have a significant impact on a nation’s innovation potential and economic growth, The need of the hour is to bridge the gap between the legislative framework and technological advancements.