Hackathons have emerged as pivotal platforms in the software industry, driving both innovation and skill development for organizations and students alike. These events enable companies to quickly prototype new ideas while offering students practical, hands-on learning experiences. Over time, hackathons have transitioned from purely competitive events to valuable educational tools, integrating theory with real-world problem-solving through collaboration between academia and industry. The infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is now reshaping hackathons, providing enhanced learning opportunities while also introducing ethical challenges. This study explores the influence of generative AI on students' technological choices, focusing on a case study from the 2023 University of Iowa Hackathon. The findings offer insights into AI's role in these events, its educational impact, and propose strategies for integrating such technologies in future hackathons, ensuring a balance between innovation, ethics, and educational value.

翻译：黑客松已成为软件行业的关键平台，为组织和学生推动创新与技能发展。这些活动使企业能够快速原型化新想法，同时为学生提供实践性的动手学习体验。随着时间推移，黑客松已从纯粹的竞赛活动转变为宝贵的教育工具，通过学术界与工业界的合作，将理论与现实问题解决相结合。人工智能与机器学习的注入正在重塑黑客松，既提供了增强的学习机会，也引入了伦理挑战。本研究探讨生成式人工智能对学生技术选择的影响，聚焦于2023年爱荷华大学黑客松的案例研究。研究结果揭示了人工智能在这些活动中的作用及其教育影响，并提出了在未来黑客松中整合此类技术的策略，以确保创新、伦理与教育价值之间的平衡。