Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement for operating lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$ 149	$ 159	$ 127
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$ 35	$ 6	$ 29

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement for operating lease liabilities [Abstract]

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Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Obligations [Abstract]

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Amount of cash outflow from operating lease, excluding payments to bring another asset to condition and location necessary for its intended use.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability.

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