I totally agree. Neural networks, and neuromorphic computing/hardware neural networks are fascinating topics, and it's great to see a new interest in them. However, the big issue is that overhype is what caused the lull in neural network research until back propagation (~1986), and then again after that until deep learning (2006).

Thus, while the topics are fascinating and these appear to be impressive strides, journalists need to be careful not to hyperbolize.