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INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Reconciliation of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,910 | $ 1,863 |
Charged to other accounts | 6,037 | 5,571 |
Balance, end of year | 1,939 | 1,910 | $ 1,863
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 2,023 | 2,222 | 2,252
Charged to Benefit from income taxes | 164 | (124) | (63)
Charged to other accounts | 67 | (75) | 33
Balance, end of year | $ 2,254 | $ 2,023 | $ 2,222

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