Bill Gates’ daughter’s shopping app Phia is in damage control mode
Phia, the shopping app co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is refunding brands after admitting it earned commissions on sales it
Phia, the shopping app co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is refunding brands after admitting it earned commissions on sales it never drove.
An investigation found the extension opening a hidden tab at checkout and swapping in its own affiliate code. Impact.com has suspended Phia from its marketplace.
The company calls it a bug; Edelman says the feature shipped in December 2025.
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