I'm currently focusing on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI Engineering, and I’m interested in hearing from people who are already working in the field.

With how quickly AI is evolving in 2026, what would you recommend focusing on right now?

Should I put more time into ML/DL, NLP, model training and fine-tuning, or focus more on LLMs, RAG, agents, vector databases, and AI application development?

If you were starting your career in AI today, what skills would you prioritize, and what would you avoid spending too much time on?

I'd really appreciate hearing different perspectives and experiences.