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Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months

Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, faces renewed scrutiny over unverified allegations of 'cookie stuffing' — a deceptive digital advertising practice — with no details provided on timing, evidence, scale, or response.

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TechCrunch

Aug 12, 2026

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Sources: Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni pushed for and were aware for seven months of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions (Bloomberg)

Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni directed the development and use of 'cookie stuffing' techniques for seven months to fraudulently claim affiliate commissions, according to Bloomberg sources.

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Techmeme

Aug 11, 2026

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Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn

Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is accused in a Bloomberg investigation of 'cookie stuffing'—illegitimately placing tracking cookies to claim affiliate commissions on purchases it did not drive.

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TechCrunch

Jul 11, 2026