Upwork Launches AI Work Summaries, ChatGPT Integration and Contract Generator
UPWK•Upwork launched Spring 2026 AI-powered features including Uma-driven Work history summaries, Recruiter shortlisting on the Basic plan, and ChatGPT in-app talent discovery to help SMBs hire faster. Business Plus subscribers get an in-meeting contract generator, AI recaps and transcripts for video meetings, work diary summaries and project continuity tools.
1. New AI-Powered Hiring Tools
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.
2. Enhanced Project Management Features
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.
3. Redesigned AI-Native Platform Experience
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.
