The Motivation for the EU AI Act: Trustworthy AIHuman Agency and OversightTechnical Robustness and SafetyPrivacy and Data GovernanceTransparencyDiversity, Non-Discrimination, and FairnessSocietal and Environmental Well-BeingAccountabilityThe EU AI Act in a NutshellDefinitionsKey Players from Creation to Market OperationClassification of AI Systems by Risk LevelsEnforcement and ImplementationThe Full Picture of CompliancePenalties for EU AI Act ViolationExisting AI Regulations and StandardsConclusionFurther Reading