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Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Noncurrent Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | $ 256 | $ 134
Judicial deposits |  |
Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | 205 | 113
VAT credits |  |
Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | 12 | 0
Income tax credits |  |
Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | 22 | 0
Derivative Instruments |  |
Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | 0 | 7
Other non-current assets |  |
Non-Current Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Non current other assets | $ 17 | $ 14

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