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BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Schedule of Noncurrent Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Balance Sheet Components [Abstract] |  |
Provisions and contingencies | $ 124 | $ 53
Contingent considerations and escrows from acquisitions | 8 | 7
Joint venture | 0 | 3
Incentives collected in advance | 9 | 13
Derivative instruments | 10 | 7
Salaries and social security payable | 0 | 6
Other | 49 | 6
Non current other liabilities | $ 200 | $ 95

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