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Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Decrease to Revenue | $ (800) | $ (1,319) | $ (1,582) | $ (2,204)
Increase to Loss from operations | $ (1,252) | $ (2,424) | $ (2,600) | $ (3,965)
Decrease to Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ (3.07) | $ (4.29) | $ (4.76) | $ (6.70)

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