Does anyone have a tips for getting into AI?

I'm on the job hunt and I'm seeing a flood of opportunities in AI. Only problem is all these AI companies and tools require prior experience in order to be considered which also makes sense.

Does anyone currently work as a product/ux designer on AI tools? Curious if you have any tips for getting my foot in the door. What are the differences between working on digital products and AI products/tools? I'm also considering just doing my own AI design projects at home to showcase on my portfolio, would this help get my foot in the door?