Opinion about potential "duplicate degree" thing.

Hi,

Planning to apply for MS/Phd Artificial Intelligence/Neuroscience . I have a previous Msc from UK in Computer systems Management (it was a professional master’s inclined towards industry but i did a thesis here) and the subjects were not as deep and intense , nonetheless it gave a good foundation.I have since grown , matured and developed some serious research skills and now I feel/can prove that , I am competent enough for artificial intelligence/neuro-computer thing. I will apply for Phd directly but I am not sure whether they would admit without a Specialized masters in AI. I am also worried about being “flagged” out because of duplicate degree

It won’t be a duplicate degree.