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Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement for operating lease liabilities |  |  |  |
Operating cash flows for operating leases | $ 36 | $ 39 | $ 113 | $ 120
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations |  |  |  |
Operating leases | $ 5 | $ 1 | $ 6 | $ 4

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