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Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment | $ 233 | $ 175 | $ 131
Charges related to asset abandonment | 43 | 0 | 0
Accelerated Amortization Charges |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Charges related to asset abandonment | 31 |  |
Internal-use Computer Software |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment | 180 | $ 121 | $ 79
Internal-use Computer Software | Accelerated Amortization Charges |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Charges related to asset abandonment | $ 26 |  |
Internal-use Computer Software | Weighted Average |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property plant and equipment useful life | 4 years 4 months 24 days |  |

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