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Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Restructuring Charges Recorded in Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 78	$ 28	$ 6
Cost of revenue
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	15	3	0
Research & development
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	39	16	0
Selling, general and administrative
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	24	9	7
Other (income) expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)

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