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Leases - Significant Lease Transactions (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) option | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Operating Lease |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ (117) | $ (117)
Tokyo 15 ("TY15") new data center lease |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |
Operating lease, term of contract (in years) | 20 years |
Number of renewal options | option | 2 |
Operating lease, renewal term (in years) | 10 years |
Finance Lease |  |
Finance lease ROU assets | $ 109 |
Finance lease ROU liabilities | 109 |
Operating Lease |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 53 |
Operating Lease, ROU liabilities | $ 53 |

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