Students pose for a photograph as they take part in the first Hackathon held at the University of Chile in Santiago on October 15, 2026, an event in which participants collaborate in teams to develop technology-based solutions, software applications and innovative projects within a limited period of time. Amazon Web Services (AWS) held its global Breaking Barriers hackathon in Latin America for the first time, with around 200 participants gathering at the University of Chile. Over three days, teams developed generative AI solutions to address real-world challenges in healthcare, education, digital government and sustainability. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA / AFP via Getty Images)