Decades ago, robots could lift heavy objects and weld parts in assembly lines. Now, robots can handle increasingly complex tasks, such as driving cars, writing news articles, and even recognizing depression.

What impact will robots' new capabilities have on the US workforce? According to venture capitalist Marc Andreesen, “The spread of computers and the Internet will put jobs in two categories: People who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do.”

Here, we explore the potential impacts of automation on US jobs. Click the tabs above to learn more.