The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media's First Extinction-Level Event
Briefly

Lavelle Dunn emphasizes the potential of TikTok in transforming users into influencers, detailing his surprising success and the fear of the impending US TikTok ban.
On TikTok, Dunn reached 730,000 followers and secured lucrative brand partnerships, marking a drastic change in his career from a hotel concierge to a reputable influencer.
Dunn reflects on his evolving identity as an influencer, stating it took time for him to accept his role and the prosperity that came with it.
His heartfelt message about the TikTok ban captures the distress of influencers, illustrating how suddenly one's career can be jeopardized by external factors.
Read at WIRED
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