I have the same views as you (although admittedly the Kissinger comparison didn't convey that, because we all know how that turned out). It's at best quite premature. At worst, should never have been given in hindsight. Will probably land somewhere in between.

Second point is spot on. I really, really hope they didn't just fall for what is frankly a bit of SV style press release meant to hype things. Similar work was done on crystal structures with some massive number reported. It's a vastly other thing than the implied meaning that they are now fully understood and able to be used in some way.