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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Decrease to Revenue | $ (1,706) | $ (2,335) | $ (379)
Increase to Loss from operations | $ (2,943) | $ (5,253) | $ (880)
Increase to Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) | $ (5.43) | $ (8.88) | $ (1.28)

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