Here's what Americans say about technology's impact on their families

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The latest American Family Survey tests national sentiment on technology's impacts.

Tech anxiety is high even as consensus on social media, AI and smartphone use is elusive.

Protecting children from harmful content is a uniting goal.

Bountiful mother of four Jennifer Long says raising kids in the age of smartphones, social media and AI presents a daily challenge of balancing safety, responsibility and independence.

“The great thing about phones and tech is you know where they are — you can GPS them — but the hard thing is it takes a lot more parenting effort,” Long said.

Her family’s cellphone policy has evolved as her children have grown. “My oldest was in ninth grade when she got her phone … my younger one got one in early eighth,” Long said. “My youngest just has a watc