Upwork’s Spring 2026 update enhances its AI work agent Uma with Work history summaries that automatically compile freelancers’ relevant past projects and Recruiter shortlisting on the Basic plan to surface top candidates. An integrated Upwork app in ChatGPT lets businesses discover and engage talent directly within the chatbot, reducing sourcing time and accelerating project kickoff.

Business Plus customers gain an in-meeting contract generator that captures video meeting details into a draft agreement, alongside faster AI-produced recaps and transcripts for Upwork video calls. Daily and weekly work diary summaries provide clear progress snapshots, while improved project continuity tools automatically suggest replacement talent and preserve project context when a hire isn’t a fit.

A reimagined AI-native homepage now highlights emerging AI roles and in-demand skills based on marketplace trends, helping businesses and freelancers discover relevant opportunities at a glance. Streamlined navigation simplifies access for Business Plus subscribers to manage features, track projects and take action, creating a unified platform that moves users from idea to execution more seamlessly.