STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Other Liability - Classified Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Liability-Classified Awards, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Liability-classified equity incentive awards	$ 0	$ 55
Liability-Based Awards
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Liability-Classified Awards, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Estimated liability, Beginning balance	292
Granted	67
Vested and paid in cash	(54)
Cancelled	(13)
Change in fair value	(9)
Derecognition for GRAIL Spin-Off	(283)
Estimated liability, Ending balance	0
Liability-classified equity incentive awards	$ 53

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Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Liability-Classified Awards, Forfeited, Value

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