Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Danish Prime Minister, expressed deep concerns about the company’s decision to eliminate fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram. She highlighted potential dangers for minority groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, due to the rise of hate speech. While acknowledging some positive changes, she stressed the need for vigilance. This move follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that it aims to enhance free expression, a viewpoint challenged by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, who warned of threats to democracy and social media safety.