William J. Barry, PhD, is a Professor of Emerging Technology and Principal Strategist of the AI/IA Program (GovCon) for the Center for Strategic Leadership at the United States Army War College. Before joining the Army War College, Dr. Barry served as a visiting professor of Philosophy and Just War Theory at the esteemed United States Military Academy at West Point. A recognized expert in training, developing, and pragmatically implementing human-machine teaming, Dr. Barry has consistently been at the forefront of AI integration in both educational and defense contexts. He pioneered the introduction of AI-powered intelligent augmentation androids, robots, digital virtual beings, and strategic avatars into civilian university and professional military education classrooms. Barry's commitment to exploring the profound implications of these integrations is evident in his current endeavor: authoring a book that delves into the challenge of overcoming existential anxiety in crafting effective human-machine teams. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Barry serves on the senior council of Task Force Lima, led by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This task force plays a crucial role in the DoD, monitoring, developing, evaluating, and recommending the responsible and secure implementation of generative AI capabilities. Widely recognized for his insights, Dr. Barry is a sought-after TEDx and international keynote speaker, with influence reaching Fortune 500 companies, global leadership symposiums, and conferences. His keen research interest in non-invasive brain-computer interfaces not only propels technological innovation but also steers the discourse on ethical technology interactions. With a legacy of contributions spanning academia, industry, and defense, Dr. Barry stands as a definitive authority on the future of human relationships with emerging technology.