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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - Research and Development Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Research and Development [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Product related research and development | $ 141 | $ 146 | $ 440 | $ 430
Quality assurance | 5 | 7 | 13 | 22
Research and development | $ 146 | $ 153 | $ 453 | $ 452

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