Would you believe me if I told you artificial intelligence (AI) wrote this article? With 2020 on the horizon, and with all the progress made in AI and machine learning (ML) already, it probably wouldn't surprise you if that were indeed the case -- which is bad news for writers like me (or not). As we transition into a new year, it's worth noting that 73% of global consumers say they are open to businesses using AI if it makes life easier, and 83% of businesses say that AI is a strategic priority for their businesses already. Today, we're looking back at the AI and ML articles which resonated with CMSWire's audience in 2019. Strap yourself in, because this list is about to blast you into the future.

While it's up for debate whether this has been a help or a hindrance to the field as a whole, there's no doubt that the AI ecosystem is an endless well of fascinating topics to explore. Whether you prefer a technical deep dive or a more casual thought piece, there have been some gems hidden amongst the hype. We've already reviewed our own content for 2018, but we've also taken a moment to look back at stories from around the web that kept us glued to our screens this year. Covering everything from AI's progress with video games to psychopathic algorithms, here are 12 of our favorite articles about AI and machine learning from the last 12 months. Stop Feeding Garbage to your Model: The 6 Biggest Mistakes with Datasets and How to Avoid Them, Hacker Noon – From low quality to unbalanced classes, there are plenty of things that can prevent your dataset from being the best it can be.