That's definitely a management problem. Someone thought since the product is ready we should announce it. They're not stupid and understand very well what the current climate is, but decided to announce this peculiar tool anyway. Well, they'll definitely get quite some feedback in the next days.
The API for not releasing products into a media shitstorm is clearly still under development...
As a friendly warning, I suspect one word in your comment might be perceived as toxic.
> They're not stupid and understand very well what the current climate is, but decided to announce this peculiar tool anyway.