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Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Phoebe Gates is positioning Phia, an AI-powered shopping startup reportedly valued at $185 million, as a company built on its product rather than her family name or access. The app has also faced reports alleging cookie stuffing, which could undermine that independent-brand narrative.

9:20 AMFortune

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