what are some good colleges for a bachelor’s in AI / ML?

currently researching undergrad options focused on AI instead of traditional CS.

so far these came up a lot:

1/ Carnegie Mellon (AI major looks insane but super competitive)

2/ University of Toronto (strong AI research + industry links)

3/ Georgia Tech (good balance of CS + applied AI)

trying to understand what actually matters more for AI careers: top research university OR hands-on building exposure early? would love suggestions from people already studying AI.