Anthony Albanese wants social media algorithms to be optional – and it’s not the first Musk-Zuckerberg irritant emanating from Australia

Australians will be able to opt out of social media algorithms as part of new online safety rules, which come as US tech companies also face higher tax bills.

The White House views social media regulation as a kind of “extortion” and has suggested that officials will raise Australia’s new laws in future trade talks.