Great way to start programming?

i'd say just stick to what you're most familiar with, but if youre still interested in programming then what you can do is just make some small project(s) and just keep making stuff. i kinda learn it that way by myself + googling and it is kinda working. i cant say it'd work for you too but just try to keep making stuff i guess. just remember to have fun (don't really take my word from me, im still in high school so my life's decision might be bad sometimes)

and also, i think AI development would be pretty easy for you since well, you know math so i think you'd have fun.