Language plays a role similar to that of paper and pen in solving certain math problems. As a tool, it aids deeper thinking. It serves two key functions: facilitating communication and enhancing thought processes. This is why "chain of thought" type of intermediate language prompts improve reasoning in OpenAI's o1 model.
Judging from the examples, this seems different from other AI caricatures that primarily focus on face. This one seems to capture the broader elements of the entire photo.