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：黑客马拉松及软件竞赛在软件行业中日趋重要，成为推动组织及学生创新与技能发展的关键催化剂。这类平台使企业能够快速原型化想法，同时学生获得丰富的学习体验，提升实践技能。多年来，黑客马拉松已从单纯的竞争性活动转变为重要的教育工具，融合理论知识于现实问题解决中。将黑客马拉松纳入计算机科学与软件工程课程，旨在在协作背景下调整教育能力，通过产学合作促进同伴联系与深度学习。然而，先进技术（尤其是人工智能与机器学习）的注入正彻底改变黑客马拉松的结构与成果。这一演进既带来机遇（如增强学习体验），也引发挑战（如伦理问题）。本研究以2023年爱荷华大学活动为案例，深入探讨生成式人工智能的影响，考察其对学生在技术选择上的作用。探究揭示了人工智能在黑客马拉松中的角色及其教育意义，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保持平衡。