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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense | $ 18 | $ 11 | $ 42 | $ 21
Research and development expenses |  |  |  |
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense | 15 | 9 | 38 | 17
Stock options |  |  |  |
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2
PSUs/RSUs |  |  |  |
Components and classification of share-based compensation expense |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense | $ 16 | $ 10 | $ 36 | $ 19

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