Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges - Schedule of Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 181	$ 296	$ 57
Operating Segments | Regulated Industries
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	80	75	11
Operating Segments | Intelligent Infrastructure
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	34	69	10
Operating Segments | Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	21	84	24
Non-allocated charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	46	68	12
Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	58	177	48
Lease costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	6	2	0
Asset write-off costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	53	79	5
Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 64	$ 38	$ 4