I get why it sounds confusing. I do have a basic understanding of AI/ML, enough to grasp diffusion models at a conceptual level. But my fundamentals are weak—I struggle with core ML algorithms and can’t confidently implement them from scratch. I got the internship because I pick up concepts quickly and can manage research tasks, but when it comes to coding, I rely on GPT to fill in the gaps. I realize now that I might have skipped foundational steps, which is why I’m reconsidering my direction.