CURRENT AND ALL OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities	$ 1,117
Increase (decrease) in derivative liabilities	889
Increase (decrease) in sales allowances, equipment projects and other commercial liabilities	537
Increase (decrease) in employee compensation and benefit liabilities	(454)
Increase (decrease) in other noncurrent liabilities	(1,474)
Increase (decrease) in uncertain and other income taxes and related liabilities	(688)
Increase (decrease) in operating lease liabilities	(344)
Increase (decrease) in interest payable	$ (178)

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Increase (Decrease) in Sales Allowances And Other Commercial Liabilities, Current

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Increase (Decrease) in Uncertain Tax positions and Related Liabilities

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The increase (decrease) during the period in the carrying value of derivative instruments reported as liabilities that are due to be disposed of within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in interest payable, which represents the amount owed to note holders, bond holders, and other parties for interest earned on loans or credit extended to the reporting entity.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in obligation for operating lease.

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