I am “Holly” Tianqi Song (she/her), a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), advised by Prof. Yi-Chieh (EJ) Lee . I am currently a fellow of the Singapore AI Safety Fellowship. I study human–AI interaction (HAI) through a safety lens: how socially capable AI systems shape human beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. More >
Prior to my PhD, I earned my master's degree from NUS School of Computing and my bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Technology from Zhejiang University. I was also fortunate to intern at Microsoft Research Asia.
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Research Highlights
Multi-Agents as Social Group
Research on how groups of AI agents exert social influence and form collective dynamics in human–AI interactions.
AI for Life
Research on AI and technology can empower older adults, reduce ageism, and bridge generational gaps through inclusive design.
Selected Publications
Latest News
- 2026 Oct - I attended CSCW 🇺🇸 in Salt Lake City and presented our two papers on opinionated chatbots and social support-seeking with chatbots.
- 2026 Sep - I joined the Singapore AI Safety Fellowship 🛡️!
- 2026 Jul - I was invited to give a lightning talk at the CIVIC-AI Workshop!
- 2026 May - Our scoping review on AI and health-related stigma was published in npj Digital Medicine.
- 2026 Mar - Our paper received an Honourable Mention at CHI 2026 🏅! Congratulations to Jingshu and all collaborators!
- 2026 Mar - Our multi-agent project is presented at NUS Open House.
- 2026 Jan – Our multi-agent research was spotlighted in NUS's research showcase .
- 2025 Dec - Our paper received Best Paper Award from AAAI workshop (WMAC)!
- 2025 Oct - I attended CSCW 🇳🇴 and presented our two papers on social stigma and multi-agent.
- 2025 Oct - Our paper received Methods Recognition from CSCW.
- 2025 Aug - Our research on multi-agent was recently featured by NUS School of Computing.
- 2025 Jun - I served as Publicity Chair for ICHEC 2025!
- 2025 Jun - I passed QE and became a PhD candidate.
- 2025 May - I attended ICLR 🇸🇬 & CHI 🇯🇵 and presented our work on multi-agent & social influence.
- 2025 Feb - Our paper received Top Paper Award in the 75th ICA Conference (HMC division)!
- 2024 Oct - My first HCI paper has been accepted to CSCW 2025! Many thanks to my amazing collaborators for making this possible.
- 2024 Jun - I attended SICSS-Singapore and presented our work on multi-agent & social influence.
- 2024 Jan - I started PhD at NUS
Academic Services
Reviewers
- PNAS | 2026
- ACM CHI | 2025, 2026 , 2027
- ACM CHI LBW | 2025, 2026
- ACM CSCW | 2024, 2025
- ACM DIS | 2026
- IJHCI | 2025
- ACM AHs | 2025
- JMIR | 2025
Special Recognition for Outstanding Review
Program Committees
- ACM IUI | 2026, 2027
- ACM DIS | 2026
Organisers
- ICHEC 2025 | Publicity Chair
Teaching & Volunteers
Teaching Assistants
Volunteers
- Mentor (NUS Women in Tech Mentorship Program) | 2024 Spring, 2025 Spring
- Peer Student Support | 2025 Spring
Awards & Honors
- 2026 Singapore AI Safety Fellowship
- 2026 CHI Honourable Mention Award
- 2026 Best Paper Award, AAAI WMAC
- 2026 Research Achievement Award, NUS SoC
- 2025 Honour List for Teaching Excellence, NUS SoC
- 2025 CSCW Methods Recognition
- 2025 Research Achievement Award, NUS SoC
- 2025 ICA Top Paper Award (HMC Division)
- 2025 Teaching Fellowship, NUS SoC
- 2024 Dean's List, NUS SoC
- 2022 Huawei Elite Student Scholarship
- 2021 Zhejiang University First-Class Scholarship
Press
- Rest of World - Older Adults and AI-Generated Influencers
- NUS Computing Bytes - Method Recognition at CSCW 2025
- NUS Computing Bytes - Top Paper Award at ICA 2025
- NUS Computing Feature - Multi-Agent Systems & Opinion Formation
- Discover AI (YouTube) - Social Manipulation by Design
- Root Access (YouTube) - Interview on Multi-Agent Systems
About Me
Beyond research, I'm a seeker of human well-being and a big fan of Taylor Swift 💜. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, drawing/reading comics or eating McDonald's fries with mixed ketchup and chili sauces. Hope to share McDonald's together with you! 🍟