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BRI Launches Free GenAI and Blockchain Course
Free Courses | Jan 21, 2025
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Unlock the Future with Generative AI and Blockchain Free Course
The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) in collaboration with the prestigious INSEAD Business School has launched an exciting new course on Generative AI and Blockchain which is free to take and available now on Coursera.
Generative AI and Blockchain are two of the most powerful technologies of our time. Generative AI is designed to create, predict, and solve problems, while blockchain provides transparency, trust, and security. Combined they are an unstoppable dynamic duo, capable of addressing complex challenges such as:
- Decentralized data sharing
- Ensuring the integrity of AI-generated content
- Automating trust in systems and transactions
See: FSB’s Warnings of Hidden Stakes of AI in Finance
With over 135,000 learners already enrolled in BRI’s award-winning courses, this latest offering continues the tradition of delivering high impact, top rated, learning experiences.
What You’ll Learn Across 4 Modules
Module 1: The Evolution to Web3 and the Intersection of AI and Blockchain
This module dives into Web3 (next phase of the Internet) designed to prioritize decentralization, transparency, and user control. You'll uncover how the Web3-AI ecosystem is built with layers like decentralized infrastructure, data networks, AI models, smart contracts, and real world applications. You'll explore how AI and blockchain come together in Web3, showcasing both the exciting opportunities and the challenges they present.
Module 2: How Blockchain Enhances Generative AI and Vice Versa
Lear how blockchain enhances Generative AI by improving transparency, security, and reliability through features like trusted data integrity, federated learning, and better decision making.
See: Musk Says Human Data for AI Training is Depleted
At the same time, explore how Generative AI takes blockchain to the next level by automating smart contracts, customizing decentralized applications, and creating unique digital assets. This module also brings these concepts to life with real world examples from industries such as gaming, media, real estate, and supply chain management.
Module 3: Expanding Beyond Generative AI to Agentic AI and Decentralized Governance
This module looks at how AI is evolving beyond Generative AI, focusing on "Agentic AI", a type of AI that can work independently to achieve goals with minimal human input. You’ll learn how blockchain can make these systems more secure and trustworthy. Other topics include how AI helps manage decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), important ethical questions to consider, and how AI-driven tokenomics is changing the way blockchain handles economics and incentives.
Module 4: Transforming Industries with AI and Blockchain
See how the combination of AI and blockchain is transforming entire industries. In healthcare, learn how these technologies are advancing personalized medicine and speeding up drug development. Explore how they support content authenticity and fair pay for creators in arts and media. Discover how they make global commerce smoother, from cross-border payments to better ESG transparency. Finally, you'll dive into the energy sector, where AI and blockchain are driving innovation in decentralized energy markets and improving grid efficiency.
See: Investing in the Future of AI and Blockchain
The course is designed for learners from all backgrounds so it's accessible whether you’re a professional, student, or tech enthusiast.
See It in Action and Enroll for Free
Checkout this 2 minute explainer video for the course that was entirely created using AI, and a get a taste of what's in store in the course.
The best part? The course is completely free to enroll, making it an excellent opportunity to enhance your understanding of these transformative technologies without any barriers.
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