Mohamed Badr Taddist

My passion lies at the intersection of cybersecurity and media integrity. With a master's degree from EPFL and ETH Zurich, I have grounded my academic knowledge in real-world application through research at EPFL's SPRING Lab and a recent internship at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). These experiences solidified my focus on the challenges posed by generative technologies, leading me to become deeply engaged with the rapidly evolving AI landscape. I am particularly interested in the multifaceted impact of deepfakes—from their direct threat to journalistic integrity through convincing disinformation, to their corrosive effect on broader online trust. My research moves beyond simply identifying these risks to actively discovering solutions. I specifically investigate the privacy implications of emerging content provenance standards like C2PA, focusing on how we can build a more transparent media ecosystem without compromising individual privacy. Ultimately, my work is dedicated to researching how these technologies can seamlessly embed into news and broadcasting workflows, discovering new approaches to build a resilient defense against misinformation while upholding the rights of all users, including journalists and editors.