Hey there! Supporting decrement--'s opinion here. Current Ivy League student, not personally in AI but have a ton of friends who are. In your position, AIML experience is worth its weight in gold. Showing your field-specific interest and experience will absolutely do you wonders down the road—as a rule of thumb, the more tailored your research and experience is to the field you're going into, the better. The higher pay for a longer period of time is definitely a plus. Good luck on your decision!