Web3 Isn't Just Hype—And AI Is Accelerating Its Adoption

While many still equate Web3 with speculative crypto, some of the world’s largest companies are already deploying blockchain technologies in real, operational use cases—and now, they’re integrating AI to amplify the impact.

This course is a hands-on Web3 Bootcamp designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators looking to understand practical Web3 and AI integrations—no technical background required. Each session explores a real-world use case, highlighting how blockchain and AI are transforming industries like entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and finance.

key topics

HOLLYWOOD & NFTs: The Future of Media Ownership + AI‑Generated Art

What’s Happening:
Hollywood studios are fusing generative AI with NFTs to create interactive, ownable digital content. AI is used for scripting, character design, and voice generation, while NFTs enable monetization and proof of ownership.

Why It Matters:

  • New revenue channels for creators

  • Real digital ownership for fans

  • Community-led intellectual property (IP) development

Real-World Examples:

  • Fox’s Blockchain Creative Labs with Krapopolis: AI-generated characters + NFT fan ownership

  • Warner Bros. exploring collectible IP generated through AI tools like RunwayML and Midjourney

Looking Ahead:

  • AI-to-NFT creation pipelines

  • Fan-customized media experiences

  • Creator DAOs revolutionizing content funding and IP control

HEALTHCARE & Web3: AI-Enhanced Decentralized Health Data Marketplaces

What’s Happening:
Web3 platforms are enabling patients to control and monetize their healthcare data. AI models are trained on anonymized data, with blockchain ensuring consent, transparency, and secure access.

Why It Matters:

  • Breaks centralized health data monopolies

  • Protects patient privacy

  • Improves the quality of data for research and treatment

Real-World Examples:

  • ModelChain: Blockchain-based federated learning without sharing raw data

  • Kara (Stanford/Berkeley + OasisLabs): Encrypted data sharing for AI training

  • Block-MedCare: Combines blockchain, AI, and IoT for secure health ecosystems

Looking Ahead:

  • Global, AI-powered diagnostics through patient data collaboratives

  • Smart contracts for clinical trial participation and “data royalty” payments

REAL ESTATE & Web3: AI-Powered Transactions and Smart Property Management

What’s Happening:
AI automates property management and customer service, while blockchain brings transparency to titles and transactions. NFTs are now being used for property deeds, and smart contracts are enabling instant agreements.

Why It Matters:

  • Reduces fraud and human error

  • Enables fractional ownership

  • Simplifies and speeds up the property transaction process

Real-World Examples:

  • Propy: NFT real estate transactions with blockchain deed records

  • Voqo.ai: AI voice assistants for scheduling and tenant communications

Looking Ahead:

  • Fully automated buying/selling processes

  • DAO-managed rental properties with AI-driven pricing strategies

WALL STREET ON BLOCKCHAIN: Stablecoins & AI Agents

What’s Happening:
Top financial institutions are integrating stablecoins and AI-powered financial agents to create programmable money systems. These innovations reduce settlement times and increase global payment efficiency.

Why It Matters:

  • Enables real-time cross-border payments

  • Lowers transaction costs and compliance friction

  • Replaces legacy banking rails with smart, self-operating infrastructure

Real-World Examples:

  • JPM Coin: $1B+ in daily transfers across the Onyx blockchain network

  • Bank of America, Citi, Morgan Stanley: Developing internal stablecoin strategies

  • Visa, PayPal, Shopify: Accepting USDC for instant merchant payments

  • Merge Money, Conduit: Platforms for stablecoin infrastructure and treasury ops

Looking Ahead:

  • AI-managed financial agents executing trades, compliance, and settlements

  • Autonomous financial systems for B2B and cross-border operations

STARTS: Sept 10th

LENGTH: 4 Weeks

FORMAT: Self-paced + Live Office Hours

OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday from 4-5pm ET

OFFERED: Once a year

PRICE
HarvardAE Members $299

Non Members $399

Does not include transaction fees. No refunds.

In partnership with OnePiece Labs.

 

Who should TAKE THIS COURSE

entrepreneurs & INNOVATORS

Why: Stay ahead in fast-evolving industries, and learn how AI and blockchain are already being used to unlock new business models, drive operational efficiency, and create opportunities for disruption—offering practical insights and tools to build the next generation of scalable, tech-driven ventures.

DEVELOPERS & TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS

Why: Deepen your technical fluency and learn how AI and blockchain are being integrated in real-world systems—offering cutting-edge frameworks, protocols, and toolsets for building decentralized, intelligent applications across industries like finance, healthcare, media, and real estate.

INDUSTRY LEADERS & STRATEGISTS

Why: Lead innovation with clarity. Learn how AI and Web3 are reshaping core business models and value chains—offering actionable insights into emerging technologies that are driving competitive advantage, operational transformation, and new revenue streams across sectors.

FEATURES

  • global brands driving innovation in payments, identity, retail, and customer engagement.

  • Learn from experts at the forefront. The convergence of AI and Web3 is not theoretical—it’s already being implemented by leading companies to solve real-world problems
    evolving Web3 landscape.

  • Hear directly from industry experts on how AI and Web3 are being practically applied across industries, emphasizing real-world case studies that illustrate transformative business outcome while aiming to demystify the tech, inspire strategic thinking, and provide a roadmap for implementation.

  • As part of this course you’ll gain exclusive access to a dedicated learning portal, where all course materials, insights, and resources will be available for 30 days after the program concludes. This extended access allows you to revisit key learnings, dive deeper into the content, and apply what you've learned at your own pace. It’s an invaluable tool to reinforce your knowledge and ensure you maximize the impact of the course on your journey.


Guest speakers / office hours

To be announced.