Episode 1894 • • 1:42:14 - 1:43:04
1894: Fever Concerns
Phoebe Gates, Fia AI Cookie Stuffing Allegations
Phoebe Gates and Sophie Kiani, co-founders of the AI shopping assistant Fia, face allegations of "cookie stuffing" to hijack affiliate commissions. The hosts compare the scheme to the browser extension Honey, noting that the practice involves claiming commissions on sales the assistant did not actually drive. They suggest that Gates may face legal consequences for this form of digital fraud.