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INCOME TAXES - Summary of Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 584 | $ 631 | $ 326
Balance at end of period | 536 | 584 | 631
Charged to income tax expense |  |  |
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance | 48 | 87 | 313
Deductions |  |  |
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance | (73) | (139) | (1)
Currency translation adjustments |  |  |
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance | $ (23) | $ 5 | $ (7)

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