Can invalid character encoding cause JSON parse errors?

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Can invalid character encoding cause JSON parse errors?
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Yes, incorrect character encoding can lead to JSON parse errors. JSON is typically encoded in UTF-8. If your JSON data is encoded differently and not handled correctly by the parser, it can result in malformed characters that the parser cannot interpret, leading to errors.