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Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Decrease to Revenue | $ (218) | $ (312)
Increase to Loss from operations | $ (366) | $ (518)
Increase to Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.56) | $ (0.74)

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