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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Activity Related to Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Aug. 23, 2023 | Oct. 01, 2023 | Jan. 01, 2023
Equity Investment [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Non Current Other Assets |  | $ 13,133 | $ 9,212
Gain on shares outstanding |  | (600) |
Kenvue Inc. | Johnson & Johnson |  |  |
Equity Investment [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Percentage ownership after transaction | 9.50% |  |
Equity Securities | Equity Investments with readily determinable value* |  |  |
Equity Investment [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Carrying value, beginning of period |  | 576 |
Equity, Fair Value Adjustment |  | (813) |
Sales/ Purchases/Other |  | 4,260 |
Carrying value, end of period |  | 4,023 |
Non Current Other Assets |  | 4,023 |
Equity Securities | Equity Investments without readily determinable value |  |  |
Equity Investment [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Carrying value, beginning of period |  | 613 |
Equity, Fair Value Adjustment |  | (24) |
Sales/ Purchases/Other |  | 96 |
Carrying value, end of period |  | 685 |
Non Current Other Assets |  | $ 685 |

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