Best way to get into AI Research as an undergrad?
Let me preface by saying that I’m still a prefosh. I like to plan ahead so this question is mainly asking for what I should plan for the next 4 years of undergrad. I really want to get either a PhD in AI / CS / DS / ML or a masters in those fields. As such, I’m looking for ways to get research as an undergrad at my school. I got accepted into a decent school that has a lot of money invested in AI, but the AI lab is only for grad students, professors and researchers. I applied for an Undergrad research opportunity but got rejected. So far based on what I’ve seen online, cold emailing professors or AI centers is the best way to get research internships but I heard that it’s really hard to get in. Is my best bet to wait till sophomore year to get into internships for research in AI? Also is ...