This term for people lying for algorithmic value and profit is pitch perfect.
It should be applied whenever the American president opens his mouth to speak.
“Disinfluencers promote conspiracy theories, including arson claims, to explain record wildfire seasons, deflecting from climate-driven conditions that make fires spread faster and burn more intensely, warns Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD).”
https://www.theenergymix.com/climate-change-drives-wildfire-conditions-but-algorithms-reward-a-different-story/
The Energy MixClimate Change Drives Wildfire Conditions, But Algorithms Reward a Different StoryAs wildfire season ramps up, a global coalition combating climate disinformation warns that climate “disinfluencers” are spreading falsehoods online, and that social media companies could do more to prevent them from disrupting access to critical information.