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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Summary of Debt Securities Classified as Available for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
One year or less | $ 38 | $ 5
One year to two years | 51 | 12
Two years to three years | 23 | 4
Three years to four years | 11 | 3
Four years to five years | 28 | 6
Other Assets: |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Total available for sale investments | $ 151 | $ 30

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