Restructuring, Severance, and Related Charges - Schedule of Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2026	May 31, 2025	May 31, 2026	May 31, 2025
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 7	$ 16	$ 88	$ 144
Operating Segments \| Regulated Industries
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	9	7	55	49
Operating Segments \| Intelligent Infrastructure
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	2	8	8	32
Operating Segments \| Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	0	0	28	20
Non-allocated charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(4)	1	(3)	43
Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	5	5	38	50
Lease costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	3	2	3	6
Asset write-off costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	2	7	34	34
Other costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ (3)	$ 2	$ 13	$ 54