Will you lose your job to a robot?

Over the next decade, automation and artificial intelligence could throw 54 million Americans out of work. Here's everything you need to know: Why is automation a threat? Rapid technological advances are enabling machines to perform a growing number of tasks traditionally done by humans. Law firms now use artificial intelligence (AI) -- sophisticated computer programs that can learn from experience -- to conduct contract analysis, hunt for client conflicts, and even craft litigation strategy. McDon ald's is replacing drive-thru workers with order-taking AI, and cashiers with self-checkout kiosks.