Why California’s AI bill could hurt more than it helps

California’s proposed Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act attempts to improve safety by requiring developers to certify that their AI models are not dangerous. In truth, the law would slow down critical AI advancements in health care, education, and other fields by discouraging innovation and reducing competition.

Over the past few years, AI has revolutionized diagnostics with algorithms that are increasingly capable of detecting diseases like cancer...