Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges - Schedule of Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2026	Aug. 31, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 97	$ 181	$ 296
Operating Segments | Regulated Industries
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	57	80	75
Operating Segments | Intelligent Infrastructure
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	10	34	69
Operating Segments | Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	30	21	84
Non-allocated charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	0	46	68
Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	44	58	177
Lease costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	4	6	2
Asset write-off costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	35	53	79
Other costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 14	$ 64	$ 38