Launching “Privacy and Data Protection in the Age of Generative AI” at the Bristol Hotel Amman

Amman — In a distinguished scholarly and cultural setting, the Bristol Hotel Amman hosted the launch and signing of the book «Privacy and Data Protection in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: An Academic Study of the Technical, Legal and Ethical Dimensions», held as part of the activities of Amman Royal Swords Lions Club and organised by the club's Artificial Intelligence Committee, before a select gathering of senators and former ministers alongside academics and specialists in technology and law.

The Book and Its Authors

The book is written by Dr. Zaid Rababah (lead author and researcher, and Chair of the club's Artificial Intelligence Committee) and Mr. Osama Al-Maharmeh (co-author, and President of the Club).

The volume is a substantive addition to the Arabic library on artificial intelligence, combining academic argument with applied analysis of privacy and data protection amid the rapid advance of modern technologies.

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An Attendance That Reflected the Weight of the Subject

The ceremony drew senior national figures, among them:

• H.E. Rabha Abdel Fattah Bkheet Al-Dabbas — Senator, and the first Jordanian woman appointed as a governor.
• H.E. Mufleh Hamad Al-Munaizel Al-Rahimi — Senator, Assistant President of the Senate, and a former member of the House of Representatives.
• H.E. Kholoud Mohammad Hashem Al-Saqqaf — former Minister of Investment, and the first Arab woman to serve as Deputy Governor of a central bank.
• H.E. Ali Hamdan Abdelqader Al-Ayed — former Minister of Culture and former official spokesperson for the Jordanian government.
• H.E. Ayman Riyad Saeed Al-Mufleh — former Minister of Social Development.
• Dr. Sawsan Abdel Salam Al-Majali — Senator, and a leading academic in nursing and community health.
• Mr. Fadel Mohammad Al-Hammoud — Senator, and former Director of Public Security.

That turnout reflected the urgency of the subject, set against mounting challenges in data protection and digital privacy both locally and worldwide.

A Comprehensive Scholarly Treatment

Across twenty chapters, the book moves from the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and the digital economy, through the concepts of digital privacy and personal data, and on to the legal and legislative frameworks at home and abroad.

• The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Jordan's Personal Data Protection Law No. (24) of 2023.
• Recent American and European legislation, including the EU AI Act.
• The ethical and technical dimensions of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.
• The challenges of cloud computing, and incident and data-breach management.

The Signing and the Room

The evening drew a warm response, with both authors signing copies for guests in an atmosphere that reflected real appreciation for the scholarship behind the work.

Speakers underlined the importance of building public and institutional awareness of privacy and data protection, particularly as AI technologies spread across every sector.

Toward a Safer Digital Future

The book is a meaningful step toward a deeper grasp of what the digital age demands of us, and it insists on a balance between technological innovation and the protection of individual rights.

Its publication reflects a commitment — by researchers and institutions alike — to advancing knowledge, strengthening digital governance, and helping shape a safer, more aware future in artificial intelligence and data protection.

A Word of Thanks and Appreciation

Praise be to God, by whose grace good deeds are accomplished, and peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his companions.

This study was prepared and compiled under the supervision and support of the Lions Royal Swords Club – Amman, which provided the suitable and supportive environment needed to complete this scholarly and intellectual work.

I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Lion Osama Al-Maharmeh, the Club's President, for his continuous support and genuine encouragement throughout the stages of preparing this study. He played a prominent role in facilitating the work, contributing to the gathering of some information and references, and providing everything needed for this project's success — a contribution that had a great impact on producing this study in a form worthy of its aims and message.

I also extend my thanks and gratitude to the management and members of the Lions Royal Swords Club – Amman for their belief in the importance of knowledge and continuous development, and for giving me the opportunity to launch and work through the Club's Artificial Intelligence Committee, which made it possible to turn ideas and ambitions into knowledge-based initiatives and projects that help spread awareness and promote the responsible use of modern technologies.

This work would not have seen the light — after Almighty God's grace — were it not for the sincere efforts, constructive cooperation, and support I received from the Club and its members. This page therefore stands as a message of thanks, loyalty, and appreciation to everyone who contributed, directly or indirectly, to the completion of this study.

With sincere respect and appreciation,
Dr. Zaid Rababah
Author of the Study

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Conclusion of the Book

This book stands as both an academic and practical reference, bringing together the concepts of personal data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, governance, and legal compliance. Its content was prepared to serve researchers, students, professionals, and decision-makers, and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by the modern digital revolution.

Data protection is no longer merely a legal or technical requirement; it has become part of institutions' responsibility toward individuals and society, and a core element in building digital trust and sustainable development in the age of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Zaid Rababah