Hackathons and software competitions, increasingly pivotal in the software industry, serve as vital catalysts for innovation and skill development for both organizations and students. These platforms enable companies to prototype ideas swiftly, while students gain enriched learning experiences, enhancing their practical skills. Over the years, hackathons have transitioned from mere competitive events to significant educational tools, fusing theoretical knowledge with real-world problem-solving. The integration of hackathons into computer science and software engineering curricula aims to align educational proficiencies within a collaborative context, promoting peer connectivity and enriched learning via industry-academia collaborations. However, the infusion of advanced technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, into hackathons is revolutionizing their structure and outcomes. This evolution brings forth both opportunities, like enhanced learning experiences, and challenges, such as ethical concerns. This study delves into the impact of generative AI, examining its influence on student's technological choices based on a case study on the University of Iowa 2023 event. The exploration provides insights into AI's role in hackathons, and its educational implications, and offers a roadmap for the integration of such technologies in future events, ensuring innovation is balanced with ethical and educational considerations.

翻译：黑客马拉松与软件竞赛在软件行业中日益重要，是组织与学生创新和技能发展的关键催化剂。此类平台使企业能够快速将创意制成原型，同时学生能获得更丰富的学习体验，提升实践技能。多年来，黑客马拉松已从单纯的竞赛活动转变为重要的教育工具，将理论知识同现实问题解决相融合。将黑客马拉松纳入计算机科学与软件工程课程，旨在通过产学研合作，在协作背景下对接教育能力，促进同伴交流与强化学习。然而，人工智能、机器学习等先进技术向黑客马拉松的渗透正彻底改变其结构与成果。这一演变既带来了如增强学习体验等机遇，也引发了伦理关切等挑战。本研究以爱荷华大学2023年黑客马拉松为案例，深入探讨生成式AI的影响，考察其对学生技术选择的影响。该探索揭示了AI在黑客马拉松中的作用及其教育启示，并为未来活动中整合此类技术提供了路线图，确保创新与伦理及教育考量相平衡。