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title: Schema Validation Errors: Why AI Might Skip Your Data
slug: schema validation errors
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### FAQ Expansion
### Q: What causes schema validation errors?
Schema validation errors happen when files use incorrect field names, missing brackets, or outdated schema.org properties.

### Q: Why does it matter?
AIs can’t parse invalid data—causing missed citations or exclusion from AI summaries.

### Q: How to fix it?
Validate your schema with online tools, correct syntax, and resubmit updated files through your AI sitemap.