Ask Are Upwork's recent changes helping or hurting freelancers?

[Edward22]

Every time Upwork rolls out something new, freelancers are left trying to figure out if it will actually make their work easier or just add more stress to their daily routine. Some changes look good on paper, but once people start using them, the real effect on their income becomes clear. It is still hard to tell if these updates are truly meant to help freelancers grow or just help the company earn more. What has your experience been like?