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Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Noncurrent Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | $ 95 | $ 62
Provisions and contingencies |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 53 | 13
Contingent considerations and escrows from acquisitions |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 7 | 12
Joint venture |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 3 | 3
Incentives collected in advance |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 13 | 11
Derivative instruments |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 7 | 0
Salaries and social security payable |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | 6 | 20
Other non-current liabilities |  |
Non-Current Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Non current other liabilities | $ 6 | $ 3

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