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title: Schema Evolution: How AI Is Changing Structured Data Standards
slug: schema evolution
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### News
### What’s Changing
Schema evolution reflects AI’s need for richer data. New schema types for licenses, credentials, and media are emerging to help AIs verify authority.

### How to Keep Up
- Monitor schema.org and Google updates.
- Refresh outdated JSON/YAML definitions.
- Adopt extensions like Review, Award, and Project schemas early.

### Why It Matters
Staying ahead of schema evolution ensures your brand remains compatible with how assistants read and interpret data.