X to Make Likes Private to Encourage Freer Engagement

Elon Musk's platform aims to protect user privacy and promote more authentic interactions by hiding public likes.

Users will no longer see the likes of others' posts or browse liked posts on profiles.
The change is intended to let users like 'edgy' content without fear of backlash.
Like counts will remain visible, but individual likers will be anonymous to the public.
Concerns arise about potential misuse and lack of accountability for harmful content.
Mixed reactions from users highlight both support and skepticism towards the update.