Bryson Meunier, a Chicago-based SEO marketing professional, filmed a bizarre interaction with one the search giant’s friendly robot obelisks earlier today. After Meunier asked what his day “was like,” Google’s knowledge cylinder responded with the current time, local weather, and information about his commute—before launching into a 15-second ad for Beauty and the Beast complete with musical accompaniment and sound effects.
Google is saying it wasn’t an advertisement. Either way, just add it to the many list of reasons why you shouldn’t use any Google products.