HackEurope 2026: A short rant on AI and hackathons
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- #AI
- #Hackathon
- #Security
- HackEurope 2026 was chaotic but provided key lessons.
- Front-end presentation is crucial; functionality is often overlooked.
- Choosing the right track is essential; sponsors may not be present in all locations.
- Explaining your project simply is vital due to limited time and non-technical evaluators.
- Following trends, especially incorporating AI, increases chances of winning.
- The author built a secure package registry to detect malicious behavior in npm packages.
- The MVP uses eBPF for behavioral data and AI/historical data to flag anomalies.
- Future features include reproducible builds, multi-ecosystem support, and HTTPS decryption.
- AI in hackathons encourages conformity, stifling creativity and original ideas.
- Many projects were repetitive, driven by AI's limitations rather than innovation.