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studioghiblion Ask HN: Is this the right time to pursue a PhD in Machine Learning?

Appreciate your opinion. Unfortunately, I am a Masters student continuing for a PhD, so dropping out with a Masters is not an option for me. A PhD in general is quite demanding, so, doing both would be next to impossible.

studioghiblion Ask HN: Is this the right time to pursue a PhD in Machine Learning?

Yes! I happen to have a masters degree from one of those schools.

studioghiblion Ask HN: Is this the right time to pursue a PhD in Machine Learning?

Is this specific to machine learning ? I feel industry is slowly eliminating ML research scientist positions and transitioning to engineering only off late.

studioghiblion Ask HN: Is this the right time to pursue a PhD in Machine Learning?

I want to do what's optimal in the long run. although, working on the startup is tempting i feel it will be sub-optimal for a long term career in research.