About Dr. William Barry
William J. Barry, PhD, blazes trails as an academic visionary with unique contributions to human-AI collaboration development, research, and use. Dr. Barry’s impressive portfolio and distinguished background earned him international recognition as a leading innovator, futurist, ethicist, and subject expert. Dr. Barry is an accomplished former Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Ethical Reasoning at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member and Executive GovCon SME for Emerging Technologies at the US Army War College and teaches an innovative course about human-AI team collaboration. He draws on his extensive experience to develop an innovative curriculum about ethical human-AI team collaboration that earned him the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Department of the Army.
Dr. Barry has over 25 years of experience as an innovative and creative experiential educational educator. He uses socially advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance education quality and eliminate education poverty. Dr. Barry achieved a world-first accomplishment by having a mindfile artificial intelligent android as a student in university undergraduate philosophy courses for an academic year. A New York documentary production company filmed this achievement for a full-length feature film.
William is also a renowned international keynote speaker. He speaks on various topics related to AI and human collaboration at conferences worldwide. Dr. Barry showcased his depth of knowledge and innovative thinking with his recent keynote presentation for Proctor and Gamble’s Innovation Lab Symposium in January 2023.
Dr. Barry is a passionate advocate for the worldwide promotion of digital and media literacy in K-12 schools and universities. His professional service to education includes being a director of Secondary Education in a university teacher certification program, heading a university philosophy department, serving as a university’s Black Student Union advisor and Ombudsman, and demonstrating his active leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
He has earned recognition for his work, including being named one of the World’s top 50 Global Key Influencers in 2020 by EyS Magazine in Australia. He co-authored a book chapter titled “The ethics of AI and War: Digital Trigger” in the Routledge publication, Teaching and Learning the West Point Way. Dr. Barry also co-edited a soon-to-be-released book about Strategic Landpower in the 21st century.
Dr. Barry’s commitment to advancing AI research, education, and collaboration has a profound impact on society. His work continues to inspire future generations as academic and socially responsible innovators. His daughter, Jessica Barry, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2022 and serves in the cyber branch of the Army, furthering the family’s commitment to national defense.