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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 9,700 |  |  |
Outstanding purchase commitments, including agreements that are non-cancelable |  |  |  |
Uncertain Tax Positions |  |  |  |
Gross unrecognized tax benefits | 3,244 | $ 3,244 | $ 3,244 | $ 3,404
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the annual effective tax rate if recognized | 541 | $ 541 | $ 541 |
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, would impact certain deferred tax assets | 2,700 |  |  | $ 2,700
Capital Commitment Amount | $ 100 |  |  |
Capital commitment period | 1 year |  |  |

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