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Supplementary Information for Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Deferred Revenue and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred revenue	$ 1,006	$ 1,053
Accrued discretionary and incentive compensation	412	835
Accrued vacation	208	154
Accrued 401(k) contributions	33	63
Other employee-related liabilities	67	106
Total deferred revenue and accrued expenses	$ 1,726	$ 2,211

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