Confused about where to focus early in my career (AI/DS student)

I am currently in my 2nd semester of BTech CSE (AI-DS), and I have been thinking a lot about how to use my time effectively from here. There’s so much advice online about starting early, building skills, and getting internships, but it’s honestly a bit overwhelming. I am interested in AI and tech overall, but I am not yet at a stage where I have deep expertise in anything. At the same time, I also feel pressure to start building some kind of real-world experience or even earning a little on the side. I have been exploring different options like learning more technical skills, trying out small projects, and even looking into content-related roles where I can explain concepts as I learn. The problem is I am not sure if I should focus on just one direction right now or keep experimenting with different things. For someone at such an early stage, what would be the smarter approach—going deep into one skill, or trying multiple things until something clicks? I had really appreciate advice from people who’ve been in a similar position and figured out what worked for them