diff --git a/automation/summary.py b/automation/summary.py
index e7d8323..f4ba66d 100644
--- a/automation/summary.py
+++ b/automation/summary.py
@@ -85,7 +85,8 @@ def format_questions_section(questions: list[dict[str, Any]]) -> str:
 
     # Split questions by status so OPEN items stay at the top and partial answers
     # can be rendered with their follow-up context.
-    open_questions = [q for q in questions if q.get("status") == "OPEN"]
+    # Default to "OPEN" if status field is missing (for AI-extracted questions)
+    open_questions = [q for q in questions if q.get("status", "OPEN") == "OPEN"]
     partial_questions = [q for q in questions if q.get("status") == "PARTIAL"]
 
     if open_questions: