Proponents of artificial intelligence say they will be able to make computers that can understand English and other human languages, recognize objects, and reason as an expert does--computers that will be used to diagnose equipment breakdowns, deciding whether to authorize a loan, or other purposes such as these.

a) (same)

b) as an expert does, which may be used for purposes such as diagnosing equipment breakdowns or deciding whether to authorize a loan

c) like an expert--computers that will be used for such purposes as diagnosing equipment breakdowns or deciding whether to authorize a loan

d) like an expert, the use of which would be for purposes like the diagnosis of equipment breakdowns or the decision whether or not a loan should be authorized

e) like an expert, to be used to diagnose equipment breakdowns, deciding whether to authorize a loan or not, or the like