How do you break into Big Tech if you don't have a "prestige" background?

Am I crazy for pursuing a CS degree

AI usage at internship

Has your company started limiting AI usage? Tell us in the comments

Automated my job search with Claude Cowork + Google Sheets + some scripting. Sharing the architecture since I've seen a few posts asking about this.

Which path is better, conversion MSc in Computer Science in Dublin but no optional internship included in the program. Or another conversion master in Computer Science but in Manchester, UK with an optional internship included in the program(labeled as placement).

Company took away access to claude