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Phoebe Gates' Shopping App Accused of Cookie Stuffing Cover-Up
Key Takeaways
- Bloomberg report alleges Phia's extension engaged in cookie stuffing, a practice that violates platform policies.
- Phoebe Gates and co-founder Sophia Kianni were allegedly aware of the feature for months and encouraged its use.
- Initial company response claimed it was a bug, but new evidence suggests it was a deliberate feature.
- The practice could lead to legal action and reputational damage for the startup.
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