Phoebe Gates, 23, is accused of engaging in cookie stuffing at her startup Phia, a practice carrying a potential 20-year federal prison sentence, according to reports.
Phoebe Gates' start-up Phia was found to be dropping excess cookies
Aug 13, 2026
11:35 am
What's the storyPhoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has been accused of "cookie stuffing" at her start-up Phia.
The practice is illegal and can lead to a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
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