I would argue that we are at a point where it's more important to raise awareness of the dangers of algorithmic bias and other AI issues because the public is n

I would argue that we are at a point where it's more important to raise awareness of the dangers of algorithmic bias and other AI issues because the public is not aware of them. Art is provocative and fits this role nicely. To answer your question directly though, there is "serious" work like that from people like Veale and Skirpan; also orgs like AI Now are very serious about this area.