Union leaders are sounding an alarm on artificial intelligence (AI), warning that its unchecked advancement could lead to a catastrophic loss of human jobs. "The writing is on the wall," said John Smith, president of the United Steelworkers union. "We're seeing automation replace workers at an alarming rate."

Nobody's going to tell you this on CNN: these unions are not just worried about losing members; they fear for the millions of jobs that could be lost if AI continues to advance without restraint.

The question is, who's really pulling the strings here? The tech companies with deep pockets and no loyalty to American workers. These same companies have been lobbying against worker protections for years.

Let me break this down: when you hear about government intervention to protect jobs from AI, it's code for protecting certain industries from competition. It's not about saving the middle class; it's about staving off innovation that could disrupt entrenched corporate interests.

The Obama-era administration tried similar tactics with net neutrality and tech regulation, but they never went far enough. This new push is just more of the same—squeezing workers for the benefit of big corporations.

So why are we still listening to these unions? Because nobody's out there saying it like it is. I've been watching this trend for years, and every time tech companies get away with something, they push further into areas that should be protected by human hands.

The real story here isn't the threat of AI; it's the entrenched interests that are using fear to protect their bottom line at the expense of American jobs. The buried number? The amount these tech giants spend on lobbying each year—more than any other industry.

And who benefits from this pushback against progress? Not you, not me—the rich get richer as they find new ways to cut costs and squeeze workers out of their livelihoods.

So what can we do about it? We need to protect ourselves and our families. Keep your eyes open for the real story behind these union calls—because if history is any guide, they'll use this fear to push through policies that benefit them, not us.