Abstract The article, based on empirical and theoretical research, reveals the phenomenology of transformations of the human cognitive sphere when interacting with artificial intelligence. The analysis of the indicated changes in the cognitive sphere is carried out on the basis of the “Concept of cognitive multi-channel Human-Computer interaction” developed by us. The essence of this concept is that the interaction of the cognitive sphere of human and artificial intelligence is implemented on the basis of the actualization and formation of typical cognitive phenomena. These phenomena are considered systemically and multifunctionally, namely as relatively independent cognitive: types of interactions, stages, strategies, channels, ontologies. Within the conceptual and substantive framework of this concept, we distinguish the following types of cognition (channels, strategies, etc.): I – orientational-cognitive; II – subject-cognitive; III – communicative and cognitive; IV – cognitive and analytical; V – cognitive and hermeneutic; VI-cognitive-ontological; VII – cognitive and creative. The identification of the indicated types of cognitive interactions is aimed at its representation as a complex, dynamic, multidimensional, multichannel intellectual system, the features of which are significant for educational and sociocultural practices, as well as for further development of artificial intelligence technologies, including its functional orientation and specificity, ergonomics, architecture, design and features of the interface. A study was conducted among students of higher education institutions aimed at determining the cognitive specificity (structure) of interaction in the “Human – Artificial Intelligence” system. Based on the analysis of the results of the distribution of answers for each of the test questions and the interpretation of the results of the cluster analysis (the Canopy algorithm was used), the dominance of the “I – orientational-cognitive” type of interactions was determined, which indicates a rather significant but initial interest in artificial intelligence technologies. There is also a relatively even distribution of all other types of cognitive interactions. The above reveals the novelty and innovation of artificial intelligence technology. This correlates with the respondents having developed different types of cognition, namely: orientational, analytical-synthetic, conceptual, interpretive, ontological, creative thinking, and corresponding intellectual intentions and motivation to use artificial intelligence tools in various spheres of activity.