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Revenue - Summary of allowance for credit Losses (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2022	$ 71
Provision for expected credit losses	9
Recoveries collected	(6)
Other	(3)
Balance at March 31, 2023	$ 71

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