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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |  |
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Apr. 02, 2023 USD ($) | Apr. 02, 2023 EUR (€) | Apr. 02, 2023 GBP (£) | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2023 USD ($)
Financial Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Current Debt | $ 17,979,000,000 |  |  |  | $ 12,771,000,000
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 34,928,000,000 |  |  |  | $ 26,888,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount |  |  |  | $ 7,750,000,000 |
Excess Of Carrying Value Over Fair Value Of Debt | 1,600,000,000 |  |  |  |
Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Financial Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Current Debt | 17,979,000,000 |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 34,928,000,000 |  |  |  |
Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Financial Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Current Debt | 17,982,000,000 |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 34,232,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.650% Notes due 2024 (750MM Euro 1.0909) |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% |  |
Debt instrument, face amount | € |  | € 750,000,000 |  |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.0909 | 1.0909 | 1.0909 |  |
0.650% Notes due 2024 (750MM Euro 1.0909) | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 812,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.650% Notes due 2024 (750MM Euro 1.0909) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 796,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.50% Notes due 2024 (500MM GBP 1.2359) |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% |  |
Debt instrument, face amount | £ |  |  | £ 500,000,000 |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.2359 | 1.2359 | 1.2359 |  |
5.50% Notes due 2024 (500MM GBP 1.2359) | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 617,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.50% Notes due 2024 (500MM GBP 1.2359) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 626,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.625% Notes due 2025 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.625% | 2.625% | 2.625% |  |
2.625% Notes due 2025 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 749,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.625% Notes due 2025 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 732,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.55% Notes due 2025 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.55% |  |
0.55% Notes due 2025 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 936,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.55% Notes due 2025 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 920,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.45% Notes due 2026 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% |  |
2.45% Notes due 2026 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,997,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.45% Notes due 2026 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,924,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.95% Notes due 2027 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95% |  |
2.95% Notes due 2027 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 896,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.95% Notes due 2027 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 968,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.95% Notes due 2027 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.95% |  |
0.95% Notes due 2027 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,412,000,000 |  |  |  |
0.95% Notes due 2027 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,329,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.90% Notes due 2028 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.90% | 2.90% | 2.90% |  |
2.90% Notes due 2028 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,496,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.90% Notes due 2028 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,438,000,000 |  |  |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.0909) |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% |  |
Debt instrument, face amount | € |  | € 750,000,000 |  |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.0909 | 1.0909 | 1.0909 |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.0909) | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 814,000,000 |  |  |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.0909) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 737,000,000 |  |  |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 6.95% | 6.95% | 6.95% |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 298,000,000 |  |  |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 368,000,000 |  |  |  |
1.30% Notes due 2030 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.30% |  |
1.30% Notes due 2030 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,628,000,000 |  |  |  |
1.30% Notes due 2030 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,469,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.95% Debentures due 2033 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% |  |
4.95% Debentures due 2033 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 498,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.95% Debentures due 2033 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 543,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.375% Notes due 2033 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.375% | 4.375% | 4.375% |  |
4.375% Notes due 2033 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 854,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.375% Notes due 2033 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 879,000,000 |  |  |  |
1.650% Notes due 2035 (1.5B Euro 1.0909) | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,629,000,000 |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% |  |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.0909 | 1.0909 | 1.0909 |  |
1.650% Notes due 2035 (1.5B Euro 1.0909) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,369,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.55% Notes due 2036 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% |  |
3.55% Notes due 2036 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 864,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.55% Notes due 2036 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 933,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.95% Notes due 2037 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.95% | 5.95% | 5.95% |  |
5.95% Notes due 2037 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 993,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.95% Notes due 2037 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,161,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.625% Notes due 2037 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.625% | 3.625% | 3.625% |  |
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,359,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,389,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.40% Notes due 2038 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.40% | 3.40% | 3.40% |  |
3.40% Notes due 2038 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 992,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.40% Notes due 2038 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 896,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.85% Debentures due 2038 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% |  |
5.85% Debentures due 2038 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 697,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.85% Debentures due 2038 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 806,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.50% Debentures due 2040 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% |  |
4.50% Debentures due 2040 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 540,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.50% Debentures due 2040 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 551,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.10% Notes due 2040 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.10% | 2.10% | 2.10% |  |
2.10% Notes due 2040 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 852,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.10% Notes due 2040 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 726,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.85% Notes due 2041 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.85% | 4.85% | 4.85% |  |
4.85% Notes due 2041 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 297,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.85% Notes due 2041 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 311,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.50% Notes due 2043 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% |  |
4.50% Notes due 2043 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 496,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.50% Notes due 2043 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 501,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.70% Notes due 2046 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.70% | 3.70% | 3.70% |  |
3.70% Notes due 2046 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,976,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.70% Notes due 2046 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,785,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.75% Notes due 2047 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% |  |
3.75% Notes due 2047 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 837,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.75% Notes due 2047 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 899,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.50% Notes due 2048 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |  |
3.50% Notes due 2048 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 743,000,000 |  |  |  |
3.50% Notes due 2048 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 651,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.25% Notes due 2050 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.25% | 2.25% | 2.25% |  |
2.25% Notes due 2050 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 834,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.25% Notes due 2050 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 667,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.45% Notes due 2060 |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% |  |
2.45% Notes due 2060 | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,080,000,000 |  |  |  |
2.45% Notes due 2060 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 819,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.50% Debentures due 2025* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% |  |
5.50% Debentures due 2025* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 748,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.50% Debentures due 2025* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 775,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.35% Debentures due 2026* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.35% | 5.35% | 5.35% |  |
5.35% Debentures due 2026* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 747,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.35% Debentures due 2026* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 776,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2028* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.05% | 5.05% | 5.05% |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2028* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 993,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2028* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,038,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.00% Debentures due 2030* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |
5.00% Debentures due 2030* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 992,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.00% Debentures due 2030* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,033,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.90% Debentures due 2033* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.90% | 4.90% | 4.90% |  |
4.90% Debentures due 2033* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,240,000,000 |  |  |  |
4.90% Debentures due 2033* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,271,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.10% Debentures due 2043* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.10% | 5.10% | 5.10% |  |
5.10% Debentures due 2043* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 741,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.10% Debentures due 2043* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 774,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2053* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.05% | 5.05% | 5.05% |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2053* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,476,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.05% Debentures due 2053* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,540,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.20% Debentures due 2063* |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.20% |  |
5.20% Debentures due 2063* | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 738,000,000 |  |  |  |
5.20% Debentures due 2063* | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 776,000,000 |  |  |  |
Other | Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 57,000,000 |  |  |  |
Other | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 56,000,000 |  |  |  |

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