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Revenue - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2022	$ 685
Billings	(1,014)
Revenue recognized	986
Currency translation adjustments and other	18
Balance at September 30, 2023	675
Balance at December 31, 2022	444
Billings	918
Revenue recognized	(875)
Currency translation adjustments and other	1
Balance at September 30, 2023	$ 488

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