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Software, net - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	2 years
Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	15 years
Internal use software
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Capitalized computer software, additions	$ 85	$ 76
Internal use software \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	2 years
Internal use software \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	10 years
External use software \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	2 years
External use software \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	10 years
Regulatory approval costs \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	2 years
Regulatory approval costs \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated economic life	4 years